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Blame

2018·Movie
1h 40min
66
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Forbidden Desire

A drama teacher's taboo relationship with an unstable student strikes a nerve in her jealous classmate, sparking a vengeful chain of events within their suburban high school that draws parallels to "The Crucible".
Psychological DramaHigh School IntrigueForbidden RomanceMoral DilemmasIntense Character StudyThe Crucible ParallelSuburban AngstSocial CommentaryTense & Dark

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blame legally?

Blame is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ 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 Blame worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blame rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Blame?

1 h 40 min

Blame runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blame?

Critics67
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Blame much the same way.

What language is Blame in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blame?

35ARATAUBEBOBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOEC+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blame in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blame use?

Kill and ReplaceMythology GagCreepy MonotoneThe StoicNormal Fish in a Tiny PondAnti-MutinyPercussive MaintenanceCast from Hit PointsBack from the BrinkGone Horribly RightMatter ReplicatorCanon Foreignerand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Blame, including Kill and Replace, Mythology Gag, Creepy Monotone.