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Denial

2016Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic636.4Rotten Tomatoes82%72%

A cathartic, intriguing drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

The whole world knows the Holocaust happened. Now she needs to prove it.

Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Legal Battle
  • Holocaust Denial
  • Based on True Events
  • Intellectual & Engaging
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Character-Driven
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Mick Jackson
Written by
David Hare
Produced by
Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff, Marta Habior
Music by
Howard Shore

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Facts

September 30, 2016 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 2016
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
51 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

A Dog Named "Dog", Condemned by History, Adapted Out +9

  • A Dog Named "Dog"
  • Condemned by History
  • Adapted Out
  • Revenge Myopia
  • Ironic Name
  • Would Be Rude to Say "Genocide"
  • "Just Joking" Justification
  • Not So Stoic
  • Fiery Cover-Up
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Stern Old Judge
  • Attention Whore

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Denial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Denial?

NetflixJustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, Denial streams on Netflix and JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Denial worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Denial okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Denial a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 80% of its budget.

What tropes does Denial use?

A Dog Named "Dog"Condemned by HistoryAdapted OutRevenge MyopiaIronic NameWould Be Rude to Say "Genocide""Just Joking" JustificationNot So StoicFiery Cover-UpBunny-Ears LawyerStern Old JudgeAttention Whoreand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including A Dog Named "Dog", Condemned by History, and Adapted Out.