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Farewell

2009·Movie
1h 53min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Politics, history, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Some secrets have the power to change the course of history.

An intricate thriller about an ordinary man thrust into the biggest theft of Soviet information of the Cold War. Right after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing Froment highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the US.
Cold War ThrillerEspionage DramaPolitical IntrigueSlow Burn SuspenseHistorical EventCharacter-DrivenHigh StakesIntricate PlotSocial CommentaryGritty Realism

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Is Farewell worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Farewell rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Farewell?

1 h 53 min

Farewell runs 1 h 53 min.

Is Farewell based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Farewell?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Farewell much the same way.

What language is Farewell in?

FrenchRussianEnglish

It was made in French, with some Russian, English. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Farewell?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Farewell in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.