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Why Don't You Just Die!

2018·Movie
1h 34min·NR
84
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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Meeting the parents doesn't go smoothly…

Andrey, a detective and the world's most horrible father, brings together a terrible group of people in his apartment: his resentful actress daughter, an angry thug, and a cheated cop. Each one of them has a reason to want revenge..
Darkly Comedic CrimeViolent Black HumorDysfunctional FamilyRevenge ThrillerGrotesque SituationsCynicalFast-PacedRussian Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Why Don't You Just Die! legally?

Why Don't You Just Die! is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. 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 Why Don't You Just Die! worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Why Don't You Just Die! rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Why Don't You Just Die!?

1 h 34 min

Why Don't You Just Die! runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Why Don't You Just Die!?

Critics97
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Why Don't You Just Die! higher (97) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Why Don't You Just Die! in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Why Don't You Just Die!?

22ATBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGHKIEIT+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Why Don't You Just Die! in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.