The Unthinkable fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, war, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Unthinkable is tense, thrilling, and fast-paced. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Everyday modern life, war, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, war, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Solid, not remarkable
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Look and sound: the cinematography and score stand out.
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We never thought it would happen to us.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Unthinkable is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence.
2 h 9 min
The Unthinkable runs 2 h 9 min.
Not quite. Critics rate The Unthinkable higher (72) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.
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5.9
