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This World, Then the Fireworks

1997·Movie
1h 40min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou're watching with family

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About

Meet Marty and Carol. Two people who are very good at being bad.

In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
Neo-Noir ThrillerIncestuous Relationships1950s SettingMoral DepravitySeduction & BetrayalDarkly AtmosphericComplex CharactersPsychological DramaCrime & Murder

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream This World, Then the Fireworks legally?

This World, Then the Fireworks is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is This World, Then the Fireworks worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is This World, Then the Fireworks rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and strong language.

How long is This World, Then the Fireworks?

1 h 40 min

This World, Then the Fireworks runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on This World, Then the Fireworks?

Critics38
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate This World, Then the Fireworks higher (50) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is This World, Then the Fireworks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch This World, Then the Fireworks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for This World, Then the Fireworks in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.