Mosul

Name: Mosul
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-05-14
Duration: 1 h 26 min
Cast: Ali Maula

2019·Movie

·1h 26min·

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Mosul fingerprint

Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline9
Tension9
Fast Pace9

Heart

Moving

Pathos7
Melancholy6
Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay2
Dark Humor2
Situational Comedy0

World

War, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion10
Dialogue Centrality6
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Direction9
Acting8
Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

Cinematography9
Editing9
Sound Centrality9

Energy

Very high

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

Mosul is pulse-pounding, nerve-racking, and breakneck.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline9High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.

Violence9Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Warfare10Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.

Heart

Low

Moving

Emotionally, it's moving.

All heart traits

Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.

Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

War, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around war, everyday modern life, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion10Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Warfare10Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Direction9Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace9Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Educational5Informative and instructive.

Style

Very high

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and sound design stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography9Visual composition and camera work.
Editing9Pacing and structure through cuts.
Sound Centrality9Sound design as core element.

Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle8Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

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About

For the nation to endure, a city must die

An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

Intense War DramaUrban CombatAnti-ISIS OperationGritty RealismMiddle East ConflictBrotherhood in BattleAction-PackedMilitary Thriller

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Mosul legally?

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Is Mosul worth watching?

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.