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Indignation

2016·Movie
1h 50min·R

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, growing up, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

Based on the novel by Philip Roth.

In 1951, Marcus Messner, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small Ohio college, where he struggles with anti-Semitism, sexual repression, and the ongoing Korean War.
1950s Period DramaComing of AgeIntellectualPsychologicalLiterary AdaptationSocial CommentaryMelancholyMoral ConflictCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream Indignation legally?

Indignation 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Indignation worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Indignation rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Indignation?

1 h 50 min

Indignation runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Indignation based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Indignation?

Critics80
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Indignation higher (80) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Indignation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Brazil, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Indignation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Indignation in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.