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The Good Death

2018·Movie
1h 23min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Janette is terminally ill and wants to die in a dignified way but this is not permitted under British law. She refuses to wait for death in unbearable pain so she opts for a physician-assisted suicide in Switzerland. Before departing on the final journey she has to explain her intention to the family members and close friends.
EuthanasiaTerminal IllnessPhysician-Assisted SuicideFamily DramaMoral DilemmaEmotional JourneyContemporary RealismSocial CommentaryEthical Questions

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Where can I stream The Good Death legally?

The Good Death is included with a subscription to DOCSVILLE in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Death worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Death rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is The Good Death?

1 h 23 min

The Good Death runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is The Good Death in?

SlovakCzech

It was made in Slovak, with some Czech. Produced in Czechia, France, Austria, Slovakia.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Death?

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