Mammal

2016·Movie
1h 39min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Mammal fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

After Margaret, a divorcée living in Dublin, loses her teenage son, she develops an unorthodox relationship with Joe, a homeless youth. Their tentative trust is threatened by his involvement with a violent gang and the escalation of her ex-husband's grieving rage.
Irish DramaLoss and GriefUnorthodox RelationshipsTroubled YouthEmotional ComplexitySlow-PacedCharacter-DrivenContemporary DublinSocial Issues

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Mammal legally?

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Is Mammal worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mammal rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Mammal?

1 h 39 min

Mammal runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mammal?

Critics75
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Mammal higher (75) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mammal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Luxembourg, Ireland, Netherlands.

In how many countries can I watch Mammal?

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

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