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A White, White Day

2019·Movie
1h 49min·15
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In a remote Icelandic town, an off duty police chief begins to suspect a local man to have had an affair with his wife, who has recently died in a car accident. Gradually his obsession for finding out the truth accumulates and inevitably begins to endanger himself and his loved ones. A story of grief, revenge and unconditional love.
Nordic NoirPsychological DramaGrief & ObsessionSlow Burn ThrillerCharacter StudyRevenge NarrativeBleak AtmosphereHauntingly Beautiful CinematographySmall Town Mystery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A White, White Day legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Sky Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A White, White Day worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A White, White Day rated?

15ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated 15 in United Kingdom. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is A White, White Day?

1 h 49 min

A White, White Day runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A White, White Day?

Critics88
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate A White, White Day higher (88) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A White, White Day in?

IcelandicEnglish

It was made in Icelandic, with some English. Produced in Denmark, Iceland, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch A White, White Day?

26AUBEBRBYCACHDKEEESFRGBGGIEIT+12

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A White, White Day in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.