Transit

2018·Movie
1h 42min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic1006.8Rotten Tomatoes94%66%

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Transit fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In an attempt to flee Nazi-occupied France, Georg assumes the identity of a dead author but soon finds himself stuck in Marseilles, where he falls in love with Maria, a young woman searching for her missing husband.
WWII DramaRefugee ExperienceIdentity TheftPolitical IntrigueAtmosphericSlow BurnMelancholy RomanceExistential Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Christian Petzold, Andreas Meszaros, Ires Jung
Written by:
Christian Petzold, Anna Seghers
Produced by:
Simone Bär, Olivier Père, Florian Koerner von Gustorf
Composed by:
Stefan Will, Martin Steyer, Andreas Mücke-Niesytka

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Transit

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Where can I stream Transit legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVPhiloBrewKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeMUBI

Transit is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Transit worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Transit rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Transit?

1 h 42 min

Transit runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Transit based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Transit?

Critics97
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Transit higher (97) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Transit in?

GermanFrench

It was made in German, with some French. Produced in France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Transit?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Transit in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Transit use?

You Have Outlived Your UsefulnessTae Kwon DoorWater TortureBadass DriverSir Swears-a-LotI LiedExtremely Short TimespanReusable Lighter TossChain PainInside JobOne-Word TitleThe Radio Dies Firstand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Transit, including You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Tae Kwon Door, Water Torture.

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