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The World to Come

2021·Movie
1h 45min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

The World to Come fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle3
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

In 1856, two women forge a close connection despite their isolation on the American frontier.
19th Century RomanceHistorical DramaFemale ConnectionIsolationSlow BurnMelancholyLGBTQ+ ThemesThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The World to Come

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Where can I stream The World to Come legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The World to Come worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The World to Come rated?

RSexual contentSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and suicide themes.

How long is The World to Come?

1 h 45 min

The World to Come runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The World to Come?

Critics74
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The World to Come higher (74) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The World to Come in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Romania, Russia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The World to Come?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The World to Come in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.