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In the Fade

2017Movie1 h 46 minR

CrimeDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic657.3Rotten Tomatoes75%71%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Katja's life collapses after the deaths of her husband and son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge.

Feels like

  • Revenge Thriller
  • Contemporary Crime Drama
  • Grief and Loss
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Impact
  • Courtroom Drama
  • German Cinema
  • Emotional Intensity

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Fatih Akin
Written by
Fatih Akin, Hark Bohm
Produced by
Fatih Akin, Herman Weigel, Nurhan Şekerci-Porst
Music by
Joshua Homme

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Facts

November 23, 2017 · 1 h 46 min · R

Released
November 23, 2017
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
German
Also spoken
English, Greek
Made in
Germany, France, Italy
Box office
$5 million
Available in
103 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Fade?"

Questions about In the Fade

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Where can I stream In the Fade?

PrimeHBO MaxPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

In the United States, In the Fade streams on Prime, HBO Max, Philo, Dox, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 93 other countries.

Is In the Fade worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 65).

Will I feel good after watching In the Fade?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is In the Fade plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is In the Fade in English?

GermanEnglishGreek

No, it was made in German, with some English and Greek.