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The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

2019·Movie
1h 46min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

When Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman, barefoot and crying in the rain on the side of a busy street, she soon discovers that this young woman, Rosie, has just escaped a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend. Áila decides to bring Rosie home with her and over the course of the evening, the two navigate the aftermath of this traumatic event.
Intimate DramaRaw RealismSocially ConsciousTrauma & HealingIndigenous FocusDialogue-DrivenEmotional JourneyEmpathetic PortrayalSlow Paced & Intense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?

1 h 46 min

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?

Critics92
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open higher (92) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Norway.

In how many countries can I watch The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.