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Black Robe

1991·Movie
1h 41min·R
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%75%
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%75%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, society, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.

Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
Historical DramaColonialismCultural ClashReligious ConflictSurvivalIndigenous Peoples17th CenturyFaith and DoubtCanadian History

Crew

Directed by:
Bruce Beresford, Marie La Haye
Written by:
Brian Moore
Produced by:
Brian Moore, Jake Eberts, Denis Héroux
Composed by:
Georges Delerue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Robe

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Where can I stream Black Robe legally?

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Black Robe 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Black Robe worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Robe rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Black Robe?

1 h 41 min

Black Robe runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Robe?

Critics92
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Black Robe higher (92) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Black Robe a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$8 million

No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.

What language is Black Robe in?

EnglishCreeLatin

It was made in English, with some Cree, Latin. Produced in Australia, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Black Robe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Robe in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Robe use?

Cunning LinguistEstablishing Character MomentTranslation ConventionDistracted by the SexyCult ColonyDies Differently in AdaptationDeadly EuphemismDreaming of Things to ComeCoitus UninterruptusEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Maybe Magic, Maybe MundaneMaybe Magic, Maybe Mundaneand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 storytelling tropes for Black Robe, including Cunning Linguist, Establishing Character Moment, Translation Convention.