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Wheel of Time

2003·Movie
1h 23min
72
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Wondrous and hopeful

  • Wonder8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Faith and meaning and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.
Spiritual PilgrimageObservational DocumentaryBuddhist RitualCultural ImmersionMeditative ExperienceExistential ReflectionHerzogian AestheticsHuman DevotionVisual Grandeur

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Wheel of Time legally?

Wheel of Time is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wheel of Time worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Wheel of Time?

1 h 23 min

Wheel of Time runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wheel of Time?

Critics80
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Wheel of Time higher (80) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Wheel of Time in?

GermanEnglishTibetan

It was made in German, with some English, Tibetan. Produced in Germany, Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Wheel of Time?

10ATBECACHDEFRITMTNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wheel of Time in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.