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Riddle Child

2018Movie1 h 36 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A profoundly sad, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

A nine-year-old autistic boy is found dead in the bath tub. His mother Ingrid, who spent her life caring for him and loved him dearly, is being investigated for murder.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Autism
  • Mystery
  • Social Commentary
  • Family Tragedy
  • Melancholy
  • Bleak
  • Intrigue
  • Character Driven

Cast

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Directed by
André Velts
Music by
Quinn Lubbe

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Facts

February 16, 2018 · 1 h 36 min · Suicide Themes

Released
February 16, 2018
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Afrikaans
Also spoken
English
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Riddle Child worth watching?"

Questions about Riddle Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Riddle Child worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching Riddle Child?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Riddle Child in English?

AfrikaansEnglish

No, it was made in Afrikaans, with some English.