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Never Look Away

2018Movie3 h 8 minR

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic687.9Rotten Tomatoes77%87%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic687.9Rotten Tomatoes77%87%

Summary

German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Written by
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Produced by
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, Max Wiedemann, Quirin Berg
Music by
Max Richter

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Facts

October 3, 2018 · 3 h 8 min · R

Released
October 3, 2018
Runtime
3 h 8 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
German
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Germany, Italy
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Driven to Suicide, Orbital Shot, Dramatic Irony +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Never Look Away?"

Questions about Never Look Away

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Never Look Away?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Never Look Away from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Never Look Away worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Never Look Away good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Never Look Away plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Never Look Away a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

Is Never Look Away in English?

GermanRussian

No, it was made in German, with some Russian.

What tropes does Never Look Away use?

Driven to SuicideOrbital ShotDramatic IronyVillain ProtagonistArtistic License – HistoryShout-OutNever BareheadedIronic EchoHey, Wait!Insistent TerminologyMale Frontal NudityStorefront Television Displayand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Driven to Suicide, Orbital Shot, and Dramatic Irony.