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The Lullaby

2018·Movie
1h 26min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Returning to her home town, overwhelmed by the birth of her firstborn, nineteen-year-old Chloe van Heerden tries to come to terms with motherhood. Despite the support from her own mother, Chloe struggles with the demands of caring for a newborn child. The incessant crying of her baby, the growing sense of guilt and paranoia send her into a dark depression. With a heightened urge to protect her son, she sees danger everywhere.
Psychological ThrillerPostpartum DepressionParanoia and FearFamily TraumaSlow-Burn SuspenseMaternal StrugglesDark AtmosphereIntense and Disturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Lullaby legally?

The Lullaby is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 The Lullaby worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 3.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lullaby rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is The Lullaby?

1 h 26 min

The Lullaby runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lullaby?

Critics61
Audiences56

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 56 out of 100, so both groups see The Lullaby much the same way.

What language is The Lullaby in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch The Lullaby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lullaby in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.