The Divide

2015·Movie
1h 18min
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic836.2Rotten Tomatoes92%54%

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The Divide fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, class and money, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

What happens when the rich get richer?

The Divide tells the story of 7 individuals striving for a better life in modern day US and UK - where the top 0.1% owns as much wealth as the bottom 90%. By plotting these tales together, we uncover how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by one factor: the size of the gap between rich and poor.The film is inspired by "The Spirit Level" by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.
Social InequalityClass WarfareDocumentary StyleBleak RealismEconomic DisparityPolitical CommentaryThought-ProvokingContemporary Society

Crew

Directed by:
Katharine Round
Produced by:
Christopher Hird, Katharine Round, Svilen Kamburov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Divide

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Where can I stream The Divide legally?

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The Divide is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, DocAlliance Films, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Divide worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Divide rated?

Strong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: strong language and suicide themes.

How long is The Divide?

1 h 18 min

The Divide runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Divide?

Critics88
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Divide higher (88) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Divide in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Divide?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Divide in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Divide use?

Duct Tape for EverythingClosed CircleDowner EndingForeshadowingAction PrologueFinal GirlA House DividedBookendsRiddle for the AgesAfter the EndPlot TumorNobody Poopsand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Divide, including Duct Tape for Everything, Closed Circle, Downer Ending.

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