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The Day Shall Come

2019·Movie
1h 27min
IMDb5.9Metacritic706.0Rotten Tomatoes64%50%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowPlexIFC Films Unlimited

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

A comedy based on a hundred true stories.

An impoverished leader of a small religious commune in Miami is offered cash to save his family from eviction. He has no idea his sponsor works for an FBI agent, who plans to turn him into a criminal by fueling his madcap revolutionary dreams.
Satirical ComedySocial CommentaryFBI Sting OperationPolitical SatireAbsurdist HumorDark ComedyEccentric CharactersCrime ComedyMiami Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Morris, Ramses del Hierro, Andi Coldwell
Written by:
Chris Morris, Jesse Armstrong
Produced by:
Chris Morris, Iain Canning, Douglas Aibel
Composed by:
Chris Morris, Martin Beresford, Martin Beresford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Day Shall Come

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Day Shall Come legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowPlexIFC Films Unlimited

The Day Shall Come is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. 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 Day Shall Come worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Day Shall Come rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Day Shall Come?

1 h 27 min

The Day Shall Come runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Day Shall Come?

Critics67
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Day Shall Come higher (67) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Day Shall Come in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Day Shall Come?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Day Shall Come in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.