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The Source

2011·Movie
2h 15min

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The Source fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A comedy/drama set in a village and centered on a battle of the sexes, where women threaten to withhold sexual favours as long as the men refuse to install a water pipe.
Social SatireFeminist TaleRural DramaBattle of the SexesCultural CommentaryCharming & HumorousEmpowerment StoryCommunity FocusThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Source

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Where can I stream The Source legally?

The Source is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 The Source worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Source?

2 h 15 min

The Source runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Source?

Critics70
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Source much the same way.

What language is The Source in?

FrenchArabic

It was made in French, with some Arabic. Produced in Morocco, France, Belgium, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Source?

15ATAUBECHDEESFRGBIEITLUNLNZSE+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Source in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.