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Penitent

2017Movie1 h 14 min

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

After being imprisoned for dangerous driving, causing the death of a child and possession of illegal substances, Jason Buckley is finding it difficult to adjust to life outside prison.

Good for

  • Background watch
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Brian Stynes
Written by
Brian Stynes, Michael Linehan
Produced by
Brian Stynes, Michael Linehan
Music by
Niamh O'Flynn, Martin Curran

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Facts

September 2, 2017 · 1 h 14 min · Drug Use

Released
September 2, 2017
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Available in
94 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Penitent?"

Questions about Penitent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Penitent?

HooplaFlixFlingFilmzieTubi TV

In the United States, Penitent streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Filmzie, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 93 other countries.

Is Penitent worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8).

Will I feel good after watching Penitent?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Penitent 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.