Black and White in Color

1976Movie1 h 32 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

French colonists in Africa, several months behind in the news, find themselves at war with their German neighbors. Deciding that they must do their proper duty and fight the Germans, they promptly conscript the local native population.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or comfort.

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Facts

September 22, 1976 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 22, 1976
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy, War
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Switzerland
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Canon Immigrant, Chekhov's Gun, Curb-Stomp Battle +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black and White in Color?"

Questions about Black and White in Color

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black and White in Color?

In the United States, Black and White in Color streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Black and White in Color worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will Black and White in Color make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Is Black and White in Color plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Black and White in Color in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.