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The Insult

2017·Movie
1h 52min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Words change everything.

After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
Courtroom DramaLebanese-Palestinian ConflictSocial JusticePolitical IntrigueEmotional ExchangeNational AttentionComplex CharactersContemporary IssuesThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Insult

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Insult legally?

The Insult is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Insult worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Insult rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Insult?

1 h 52 min

The Insult runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Insult?

Critics79
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see The Insult much the same way.

Was The Insult a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is The Insult in?

FrenchArabic

It was made in French, with some Arabic. Produced in France, Lebanon.

In how many countries can I watch The Insult?

33AEATAUBEBRCACHCOCRDEDKECEGES+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Insult in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Insult use?

Feet-First IntroductionReasonable Authority FigureWalk and TalkDramatic Gun CockThe RevealNot What I Signed Up ForAbandoned AreaEarn Your Happy EndingFlashbackThird-Person PersonJerkass

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Insult, including Feet-First Introduction, Reasonable Authority Figure, Walk and Talk.