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The Intruder

2005Movie1 h 59 minNR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic855.5

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Your worst enemies are hiding inside, in the shadow, in your heart.

An emotionally cold man leaves the safety of his Alpine home to seek a heart transplant and an estranged son.

Feels like

  • Existential Drama
  • Heart Transplant
  • Estranged Relationships
  • Isolation and Alienation
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Character Study
  • Alpine Setting
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Introspective
  • Slow Burn

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Claire Denis
Written by
Claire Denis, Jean-Luc Nancy, Jean-Pol Fargeau
Produced by
Jérôme Clément, Michel Reilhac, Humbert Balsan
Music by
Stuart A. Staples

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Facts

May 4, 2005 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
May 4, 2005
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Korean, Russian, Tahitian, English
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

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  • False Rape Accusation

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Intruder?"

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Where can I stream The Intruder?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Intruder is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Intruder worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Will I feel good after watching The Intruder?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Intruder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Intruder in English?

FrenchKoreanRussianTahitianEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Korean, Russian, Tahitian, and English.