Killing Eleanor

2020·Movie
1h 47min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

How you die is just as important as how you live...

A terminally ill old lady who wants to die on her own terms convinces a self-destructive addict to help kill her, in exchange for clean urine.
Dark ComedyTerminal IllnessAddictionUnlikely FriendshipExistential ThemesSocial CommentaryCharacter StudyMorbid Humor

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Killing Eleanor

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Where can I stream Killing Eleanor legally?

Killing Eleanor is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Killing Eleanor worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killing Eleanor rated?

Drug useSuicide themes

Content advisories: drug use and suicide themes.

How long is Killing Eleanor?

1 h 47 min

Killing Eleanor runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Killing Eleanor?

Critics70
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Killing Eleanor higher (78) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Killing Eleanor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Killing Eleanor?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killing Eleanor in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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