Denial

2016·Movie
1h 33min
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Denial fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The only thing harder than change is avoiding change.

Every day our changing climate pushes us closer to an environmental catastrophe, but for most the problem is easy to ignore. David Hallquist, a Vermont utility executive, has made it his mission to take on one of the largest contributors of this global crisis-our electric grid. But when his son Derek tries to tell his father's story, the film is soon derailed by a staggering family secret, one that forces Derek and David to turn their attention toward a much more personal struggle, one that can no longer be ignored. - Written by Aaron Woolf
Environmental CatastropheFamily SecretsPersonal StrugglePolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryPsychologicalCharacter Driven

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Denial

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Where can I stream Denial legally?

Denial is included with a subscription to Peacock, OVID, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Denial worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Denial?

1 h 33 min

Denial runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Denial?

Critics91
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Denial higher (91) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Denial in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Denial?

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

What tropes does Denial use?

A Dog Named "Dog"Pull the ThreadRefuge in AudacityRewatch BonusYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Some of My Best Friends Are XConfirmation BiasCompliment BackfireOh, Crap!Rule of SymbolismFrivolous LawsuitAppeal to Flatteryand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Denial, including A Dog Named "Dog", Pull the Thread, Refuge in Audacity.

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