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The Square

2017·Movie
2h 31min·R
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic737.2Rotten Tomatoes85%70%
IMDb7.1Metacritic737.2Rotten Tomatoes85%70%

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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A prestigious Stockholm museum's chief art curator finds himself in times of both professional and personal crisis as he attempts to set up a controversial new exhibit.
Satirical Art World CritiqueEuropean Art-HouseSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaIntellectualCringe ComedyAbsurdist HumorProvocativeClass and Capitalism

Crew

Directed by:
Ruben Östlund, Rikard Waxin
Written by:
Ruben Östlund
Produced by:
Bradley Thomas, Olivier Père, Dan Friedkin
Composed by:
Ulf Olausson, Nils Aré Viken, Andreas Franck

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Square

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Square legally?

PrimeHuluThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMagnolia Selects

The Square is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Square worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Square rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Square?

2 h 31 min

The Square runs 2 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Square?

Critics79
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Square higher (79) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Square in?

SwedishDanishEnglish

It was made in Swedish, with some Danish, English. Produced in Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Square?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Square in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Square use?

Ambiguous SituationNo Name GivenBy the HairNothing Is ScarierViral MarketingAbusive ParentsChildren Are InnocentTrue Art Is IncomprehensibleThe Un-RevealHiding Behind the Language BarrierThreat BackfireGet Out!and 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Square, including Ambiguous Situation, No Name Given, By the Hair.