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The Babushkas of Chernobyl

2015·Movie
1h 12min·NR
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%93%
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%93%

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The Babushkas of Chernobyl fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Scare3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Some 200 women defiantly cling to their ancestral homeland in Chernobyl’s radioactive “Exclusion Zone.”
ChernobylDocumentaryElderly WomenResiliencePost-Soviet LifeRadioactive Exclusion ZoneHomelandAdaptationEnvironmental Disaster

Crew

Directed by:
Anne Bogart, Holly Morris
Produced by:
Anne Bogart, Holly Morris, Marina Orekhova
Composed by:
Robbie Teehan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Babushkas of Chernobyl legally?

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The Babushkas of Chernobyl is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Babushkas of Chernobyl worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Babushkas of Chernobyl rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Babushkas of Chernobyl?

1 h 12 min

The Babushkas of Chernobyl runs 1 h 12 min.

Is The Babushkas of Chernobyl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Babushkas of Chernobyl?

Critics100
Audiences86

Not quite. Critics rate The Babushkas of Chernobyl higher (100) than audiences (86). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Babushkas of Chernobyl in?

EnglishUkrainian

It was made in English, with some Ukrainian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Babushkas of Chernobyl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Babushkas of Chernobyl in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.