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Resistance

2020·Movie
2h 0min·R
62
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The best way to resist is to survive.

The story of mime Marcel Marceau as he works with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II.
World War IIBiographical DramaFrench ResistanceJewish Boy ScoutsMarcel MarceauHistorical AccountOrphan RescueHeroism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Resistance

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Where can I stream Resistance legally?

Resistance is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Resistance worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Resistance rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Resistance?

2 h 0 min

Resistance runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Resistance based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Resistance?

Critics56
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Resistance higher (69) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Resistance in?

EnglishHebrewItalianGermanHungarianFrench

It was made in English, with some Hebrew, Italian, German, Hungarian, French. Produced in Czechia, Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Resistance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Resistance in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Resistance use?

Code NameDuring the WarAdaptation Dye-JobHistorical Domain CharacterForced to WatchLa Résistance

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Resistance, including Code Name, During the War, Adaptation Dye-Job.