Obit

2017·Movie
1h 33min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Obit fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An inside look at life on the New York Times obituaries desk.

How do you put a life into 500 words? Ask the staff obituary writers at the New York Times. OBIT is a first-ever glimpse into the daily rituals, joys and existential angst of the Times obit writers, as they chronicle life after death on the front lines of history.
Documentary FilmBiographicalObituary WritingNew York TimesIntrospectiveContemporary RealismPhilosophical ReflectionsEducationalJournalism

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Obit

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Where can I stream Obit legally?

Obit is included with a subscription to AMC+ and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Obit worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Obit?

1 h 33 min

Obit runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Obit based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Obit?

Critics91
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Obit higher (91) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Obit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Obit?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Obit in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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