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Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma

2016·Movie
1h 33min
82
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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The war on terror has many casualties.

An insider’s account from the perspectives of those who helped construct America’s counter-terrorism machine -- and of its targets.
Counter-TerrorismInsider's AccountPolitical DocumentarySocial CritiqueInvestigative JournalismHomeland SecurityAmerican PoliticsThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma legally?

Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma?

1 h 33 min

Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma?

Critics100
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma higher (100) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma?

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