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Divines

2016Movie1 h 45 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic717.0Rotten Tomatoes84%74%

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.

Feels like

  • Gritty Social Drama
  • French Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Crime Thriller
  • Power & Ambition
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Realistic & Intense
  • Ghetto Life
  • Morality Play

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Houda Benyamina
Written by
Romain Compingt, Houda Benyamina, Malik Rumeau
Produced by
Marc-Benoît Créancier
Music by
Demusmaker

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Facts

August 31, 2016 · 1 h 45 min · Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
August 31, 2016
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Budget
$3 million
Available in
124 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Divines?"

Questions about Divines

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Divines?

Netflix

In the United States, Divines streams on Netflix. It also streams in 122 other countries.

Is Divines worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 71).

Will I feel good after watching Divines?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Divines plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Divines in English?

French

No, it was made in French.