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Ether

2018·Movie
1h 57min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

At the end of the 19th century, somewhere in the outskirts of the Russian Empire, a doctor administers a lethal overdose of ether to a young woman – the object of his desire. After getting away with his crime, he finds employment in a fortress, where he continues his experiments with ether to manage pain and manipulate human behaviour. Despite his evilness, it is not too late for his soul to be saved from eternal damnation…
Atmospheric Period DramaSpiritual AllegoryPsychological HorrorVisually StunningSlow-Burn NarrativeRussian Imperial SettingExistential DreadMoral AmbiguitySurreal Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ether legally?

Ether is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, 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 Ether worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ether rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Ether?

1 h 57 min

Ether runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ether?

Critics60
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Ether much the same way.

What language is Ether in?

PolishRussianUkrainian

It was made in Polish, with some Russian, Ukrainian. Produced in Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine.

In how many countries can I watch Ether?

8AUCAESGBLTMXPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ether in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.