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Ether

2018Movie1 h 57 min

HistoryThriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes60%–
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Written by
Krzysztof Zanussi
Produced by
Krzysztof Zanussi, Janusz Wąchała
Music by
Małgorzata Przedpełska-Bieniek, Mariusz Bielecki, Maria Chilarecka

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Facts

November 30, 2018 · 1 h 57 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 30, 2018
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Thriller, War
Original language
Polish
Also spoken
Russian, Ukrainian
Made in
Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ether?"

Questions about Ether

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ether?

PhiloFandorFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Ether streams on Philo and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Ether worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Will I feel good after watching Ether?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Ether plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ether in English?

PolishRussianUkrainian

No, it was made in Polish, with some Russian and Ukrainian.