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Apostle

2018·Movie
2h 9min·R
65
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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Your god can't help you.

In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.
Folk HorrorReligious CultAtmosphericPeriod PieceViolentPsychological ThrillerDarkMysteriousGruesome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Apostle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Apostle legally?

Apostle is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Apostle worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Apostle rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Apostle?

2 h 9 min

Apostle runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Apostle?

Critics71
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Apostle higher (71) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Apostle in?

EnglishChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Apostle?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Apostle in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Apostle use?

Conspiracy RedemptionAnti-VillainBelieving Their Own LiesOne-Word TitleSpoilered RottenAttack HelloPlatonic Declaration of LoveStuff Blowing UpAll There in the ManualHomageScreaming WomanThe Starscreamand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Apostle, including Conspiracy Redemption, Anti-Villain, Believing Their Own Lies.