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Incendies

2010Movie2 h 11 minR

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic808.2Rotten Tomatoes91%92%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about mystery and family, with standout storytelling and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

2 letters. One for the brother. One for the father.

A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

Feels like

  • Devastating Mystery Thriller
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • War-Torn Middle Eastern Drama
  • Tragic Family Secrets
  • Emotionally Exhausting Catharsis
  • Political Allegory
  • Grief and Identity Exploration
  • Cinematic Masterpiece of Suffering

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Denis Villeneuve
Written by
Denis Villeneuve, Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne
Produced by
Kim McCraw, Luc Déry
Music by
Grégoire Hetzel

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Facts

September 17, 2010 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released
September 17, 2010
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Nudity
Genres
Drama, War, Mystery
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic, English
Made in
Canada, France
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
59 countries

Tropes

Child Soldiers, Shout-Out, I Have Many Names +9

  • Child Soldiers
  • Shout-Out
  • I Have Many Names
  • Silly Will
  • Self-Soothing Song
  • Blatant Lies
  • Mama Bear
  • Death of a Child
  • Blood Knight
  • Black Sheep
  • Parents as People
  • Unpleasant Parent Reveal

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Incendies?"

Questions about Incendies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Incendies?

The RokuKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, Incendies is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Incendies worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80).

Can I half-watch Incendies?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Will I feel good after watching Incendies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Incendies a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 100% of its budget.

Is Incendies in English?

FrenchArabicEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic and English.

What tropes does Incendies use?

Child SoldiersShout-OutI Have Many NamesSilly WillSelf-Soothing SongBlatant LiesMama BearDeath of a ChildBlood KnightBlack SheepParents as PeopleUnpleasant Parent Revealand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Child Soldiers, Shout-Out, and I Have Many Names.