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The Golem

2018·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic636.6Rotten Tomatoes89%44%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Fantasy, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

An ancient legend reborn

A re-imagining of the old mystical folklore that follows a woman and a tight-knit Jewish community that is besieged by foreign invaders. She conjures a dangerous creature to protect them but it may be more evil than she ever imagined.
Folk HorrorSupernatural ThrillerJewish MysticismPeriod HorrorCreature FeatureCommunity Under SiegeDark FantasyMoral DilemmaAtmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
Yoav Paz, Doron Paz, Olga Kozhema
Written by:
Ariel Cohen
Produced by:
Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson, Yoav Paz
Composed by:
Tal Yardeni, Yuval Bar-on

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Golem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golem legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Golem is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 The Golem worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Golem rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Golem?

1 h 35 min

The Golem runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Golem?

Critics76
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Golem higher (76) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Golem in?

EnglishHebrew

It was made in English, with some Hebrew. Produced in United States, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch The Golem?

20ATAUBRCACHDEESFRGBGGIEJPKRLU+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Golem in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Golem use?

Turned Against Their MastersStandard Royal CourtBilingual BonusBlank SlateFunctional MagicLove TriangleRooftop ConfrontationSpeech BubbleRed Herring TwistNon-Malicious MonsterThe ApprenticeSuper-Strengthand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Golem, including Turned Against Their Masters, Standard Royal Court, Bilingual Bonus.