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Congo

2018·Movie
2h 8min
IMDb6.1

Where to watch

PrimeFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Congo fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In the spring of 2009 two Norwegian adventurers, Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland, are accused of killing their hired chauffeur just before crossing into the eastern Congo. The following manhunt starts a political and diplomatic headache.
Political ThrillerTrue CrimeDiplomatic CrisisManhuntScandinaviaCongoGreed and CorruptionLegal Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Marius Holst
Written by:
Nikolaj Frobenius
Produced by:
Aksel Hennie, Tomas Eskilsson, Raimond Goebel
Composed by:
Johan Söderqvist, Johannes Ringen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Congo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Congo legally?

PrimeFawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

Congo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Congo worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Congo rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Congo?

2 h 8 min

Congo runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Congo based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Congo in?

NorwegianFrenchEnglish

It was made in Norwegian, with some French, English. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Congo?

18ATBEBRBYCADEDKFIGBGGIEKRNLNO+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Congo in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Congo use?

Misplaced WildlifeBig Damn HeroesAdapted OutRule of ThreeWhat Happened to the Mouse?Lava PitBorder CrossingContrived CoincidencePolitically Incorrect VillainSentry GunGone Horribly RightChekhov's Volcanoand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 storytelling tropes for Congo, including Misplaced Wildlife, Big Damn Heroes, Adapted Out.