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Until the Light Takes Us

2008·Movie
1h 33min·NR
IMDb7.0Metacritic548.1Rotten Tomatoes46%57%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaFlixHouseNight Flight+OVID

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, crime, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing7

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About

Chronicles the history, ideology and aesthetic of Norwegian black metal, a musical subculture infamous as much for a series of murders and church arsons as it is for its unique musical and visual aesthetics. This is the first film to truly shed light on a movement that has heretofore been shrouded by rumor and obscured by inaccurate and shallow depictions. Featuring exclusive interviews with the musicians themselves, Until the Light Takes Us explores every aspect of the controversial movement that has captured the attention of the world.
Black Metal HistorySubculture ExplorationTrue Crime DocumentaryHistorical AccountPsychological PortraitControversial Subject MatterUnflinching LookUnderground Music SceneIdeological ExaminationRaw Interviews

Crew

Directed by:
Audrey Ewell, Aaron Aites
Written by:
Audrey Ewell
Produced by:
Frederick Howard, Audrey Ewell, Gill Holland
Composed by:
Øyvind Rydland, John Harlow, Kjetil Høidal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Until the Light Takes Us legally?

KanopyHooplaFlixHouseNight Flight+OVIDPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Until the Light Takes Us is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. 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 Until the Light Takes Us worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Until the Light Takes Us rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Until the Light Takes Us?

1 h 33 min

Until the Light Takes Us runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Until the Light Takes Us based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Until the Light Takes Us?

Critics50
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Until the Light Takes Us higher (69) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Until the Light Takes Us in?

EnglishNorwegian

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

In how many countries can I watch Until the Light Takes Us?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Until the Light Takes Us in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.