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The Good Death

2018·Movie
76
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Good for friends night · background watch · drop-in friendly

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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?

In the United States, The Good Death streams on DOCSVILLE, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 77 other countries.

Is The Good Death worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8).

Is The Good Death plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Good Death?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Good Death in English?

SlovakCzech

No, it was made in Slovak, with some Czech.