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Black

2015Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes60%71%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes60%71%

Summary

Mavela, 15 years old, is a Black Bronx. She falls madly in love with Marwan, an extremely charismatic member of a rival gang, the 1080s. The young couple is forced to make a brutal choice between gang loyalty and the love they have for one another. An impossible dilemma.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah
Written by
Adil El Arbi, Hans Herbots, Bilall Fallah
Produced by
Frank van Passel, Bert Hamelinck, Ivy Vanhaecke
Music by
Hannes de Maeyer

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Facts

November 11, 2015 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
November 11, 2015
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, Dutch, Lingala
Made in
Belgium
Budget
$1 million
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black?"

Questions about Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Black from Apple TV Store. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Black worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 74).

Will I feel good after watching Black?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Black good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Black in English?

FrenchArabicDutchLingala

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic, Dutch, and Lingala.