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While at War

2019·Movie
1h 48min
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes64%73%

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A , war movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Sometimes silence is the worst lie

Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Spanish Civil WarPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaBiographicalPhilosophicalCharacter StudyThought-ProvokingSalamanca1936

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Directed by:
Alejandro Amenábar
Written by:
Alejandro Amenábar, Alejandro Hernández
Produced by:
Alejandro Amenábar, Domingo Corral, Fernando Bovaira
Composed by:
Alejandro Amenábar

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Where can I stream While at War?

In the United States, you can rent or buy While at War from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is While at War worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is While at War plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is While at War in English?

SpanishEnglishGerman

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English and German.