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A Map of the World

1999·Movie
2h 5min·R
63
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.

School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
Small Town DramaAccusation & SuspicionFamily RelationshipsSocial Justice ThemesCharacter-DrivenEmotional StorytellingRural SettingMoral Complexity

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Is A Map of the World worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Map of the World rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is A Map of the World?

2 h 5 min

A Map of the World runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Map of the World?

Critics67
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see A Map of the World much the same way.

What language is A Map of the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Map of the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Map of the World in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.