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Slam

2019·Movie
1h 56min
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Ricky is a young Arab Australian whose peaceful suburban life is turned on its head when his sister, Ameena, disappears without trace. In a climate of distrust and xenophobia, she is soon suspected of having joined the ranks of ISIS in Syria. In a ‘post-facts’ world, Ricky no longer knows who to believe, his sense of what’s right or the 24 hour media cycle of spin.
Political Thriller DramaSocial Commentary on XenophobiaFamily Crisis NarrativePost-Facts Media CritiqueCultural Identity StruggleTense Psychological DramaContemporary RealismCharacter-Driven MysteryEmotionally HeavyAustralian Indie Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Slam legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Slam worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slam rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and violence.

How long is Slam?

1 h 56 min

Slam runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Slam?

Critics100
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Slam higher (100) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Slam in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, France.

In how many countries can I watch Slam?

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