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The Transfiguration

2016·Movie
1h 37min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

When troubled teen Milo, who has a fascination with vampire lore, meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to blur Milo's fantasy into reality.
Dark Coming-of-AgeUrban GothicVampire SubculturePsychological HorrorSocial IsolationClass ConflictMelancholy AtmosphereCharacter StudyIndependent Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Transfiguration

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Transfiguration legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Transfiguration worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Transfiguration rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Transfiguration?

1 h 37 min

The Transfiguration runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Transfiguration?

Critics76
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Transfiguration higher (76) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Transfiguration in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Transfiguration?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Transfiguration in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.