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Paint It Black

2016Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes88%48%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic71–Rotten Tomatoes88%48%

Summary

The death of Michael leaves behind the two women he loved, his girlfriend and his mother, both of whom blame each other for his suicide. Joined by their grief, the two women are soon drawn into a twisted relationship.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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18 of 18

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Directed by
Amber Tamblyn
Written by
Amber Tamblyn, Janet Fitch, Ed Dougherty
Produced by
Amber Tamblyn, Wren Arthur, Amy Hobby
Music by
Mac McCaughan

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Facts

June 3, 2016 · 1 h 36 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
June 3, 2016
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Paint It Black?"

Questions about Paint It Black

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Where can I stream Paint It Black?

FlixFlingIndiePix Unlimited

In the United States, Paint It Black streams on FlixFling and IndiePix Unlimited. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, and FlixFling. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Paint It Black worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Will I feel good after watching Paint It Black?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Paint It Black plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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