The Bastards' Fig Tree

2017·Movie
1h 43min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, history, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. To mollify the boy's anger, he takes a drastic step: he keeps constant watch over the fig tree the boy has planted at his father's gravesite. As the years pass, the man's lonely vigil makes him a tourist attraction, much to the chagrin of his former colleagues.
Spanish Civil WarGuilt and RedemptionPolitical ReconciliationRural DramaPsychological TensionCharacter StudySymbolic Fig TreeSlow-Burn NarrativeMelancholy Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Bastards' Fig Tree legally?

The Bastards' Fig Tree is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bastards' Fig Tree worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Bastards' Fig Tree?

1 h 43 min

The Bastards' Fig Tree runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Bastards' Fig Tree based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bastards' Fig Tree?

Critics69
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Bastards' Fig Tree higher (69) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bastards' Fig Tree in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Bastards' Fig Tree?

3CAESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bastards' Fig Tree in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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