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The Unseen

2016·Movie
1h 50min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

A man, who years earlier mysteriously abandoned his family and isolated himself in a small northern town, returns for one last chance to reconnect with his troubled daughter. When she goes missing, he risks everything to find her, including exposing the fact that he is becoming invisible.
Supernatural Family DramaHaunting Psychological ThrillerIntense Character StudySlow-Burn MysteryEmotional & MelancholyFather-Daughter ReconciliationInvisible Man MetaphorAtmospheric Northern SettingGrounded Fantasy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Unseen legally?

The Unseen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, 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 Unseen worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Unseen rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Unseen?

1 h 50 min

The Unseen runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Unseen?

Critics100
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate The Unseen higher (100) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Unseen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Unseen?

132ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+118

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Unseen in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.