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Benediction

2021·Movie
2h 17min
IMDb6.6Metacritic817.1Rotten Tomatoes91%68%

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HuluKanopyHoopla

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Benediction fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Love is never still.

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.
Biographical DramaWWI EraPoetry & RemembranceLGBTQ+ ThemesIntimate Character StudyMelancholy & ReflectiveCritique of WarStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Terence Davies, Susanna Lenton, David Crabtree
Written by:
Terence Davies
Produced by:
Jack Lowden, Rose Garnett, Lucy Rands
Composed by:
Stephen Griffiths, Andy Shelley, Rob Hughes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Benediction

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Benediction legally?

HuluKanopyHoopla

Benediction is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Benediction worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Benediction rated?

Sexual contentStrong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Benediction?

2 h 17 min

Benediction runs 2 h 17 min.

Is Benediction based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Benediction?

Critics86
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Benediction higher (86) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Benediction in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Benediction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Benediction in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.