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Off the Black

2006·Movie
1h 30min
61
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition4

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About

An aging, disillusioned alcoholic gets a younger friend and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.
Dysfunctional Family DramaAlcoholism & RecoveryIntimate Character StudyDialogue-Driven NarrativeMelancholic RealismFather-Son RelationshipQuiet Emotional TensionUnderstated PerformanceContemporary Indie FilmPathos and Regret

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Off the Black worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Off the Black rated?

Strong languageDrug use

Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Off the Black?

1 h 30 min

Off the Black runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Off the Black?

Critics64
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Off the Black much the same way.

What language is Off the Black in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Off the Black?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Off the Black in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Off the Black use?

Your Days Are NumberedToilet Paper PrankParental NeglectClass ReunionIncurable Cough of DeathIntergenerational FriendshipTitle DropCranky NeighborParental SubstituteMissing Mom

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Off the Black, including Your Days Are Numbered, Toilet Paper Prank, Parental Neglect.