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The Final Year

2018·Movie
1h 29min
67
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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Featuring unprecedented access inside the White House and State Department, The Final Year offers an uncompromising view of the inner workings of the Obama Administration as they prepare to leave power after eight years.
Obama AdministrationPolitical DocumentaryInside the White HouseAmerican Foreign PolicyGlobal ChallengesBehind-the-ScenesThought-ProvokingInsightfulEnd of an Era

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Final Year legally?

The Final Year is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Final Year worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Final Year?

1 h 29 min

The Final Year runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Final Year?

Critics75
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Final Year higher (75) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Final Year in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Final Year?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Final Year in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.