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Disobedience

2018·Movie
1h 54min·R
74
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Love is an act of defiance

New York photographer Ronit flies to London after learning about the death of her estranged father. Ronit is returning to the same Orthodox Jewish community that shunned her decades earlier for her childhood attraction to Esti, a female friend. Their fortuitous and happy reunion soon reignites their burning passion as the two women explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
Forbidden RomanceLGBTQ+ DramaReligious ConflictEmotional DepthCharacter StudyIntimate StorytellingCultural ClashSlow Burn NarrativePowerful Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Disobedience legally?

Disobedience is included with a subscription to HBO Max 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 Disobedience worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Disobedience rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Disobedience?

1 h 54 min

Disobedience runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Disobedience?

Critics79
Audiences71

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

Was Disobedience a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Disobedience in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Disobedience?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Disobedience in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Disobedience use?

Act of True LoveAll of the Other ReindeerCure Your GaysGroup HugIncompatible OrientationLaw of Inverse FertilityMaybe Ever AfterLove TriangleThe Pastor's Queer KidTwo Girls and a GuyStage Names

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Disobedience, including Act of True Love, All of the Other Reindeer, Cure Your Gays.