Above the Shadows

2019·Movie
1h 51min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic506.9Rotten Tomatoes70%65%

Where to watch

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Above the Shadows fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, fantasy, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Fight to be seen

A young woman who has faded to the point of becoming invisible must find her way back with the help of the one man who can see her.
Romantic FantasyPsychological DramaInvisible ProtagonistEmotional JourneyContemporary SettingCharacter-DrivenIntriguing PremiseHopeful Ending

Crew

Directed by:
Claudia Myers
Written by:
Claudia Myers
Produced by:
David Gendron, Matthew Helderman, Kirk D'Amico
Composed by:
Kaki King

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Above the Shadows

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Where can I stream Above the Shadows legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesome

Above the Shadows is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto 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 Above the Shadows worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Above the Shadows rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Above the Shadows?

1 h 51 min

Above the Shadows runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Above the Shadows?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Above the Shadows much the same way.

What language is Above the Shadows in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Above the Shadows?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Above the Shadows in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Above the Shadows use?

Unrequited Love SwitcherooMissing MomToplessness from the BackGreen-Eyed MonsterForced from Their HomeBitch in Sheep's ClothingHeel RealizationBasement DwellerBetty and VeronicaDeus ex MachinaBig Damn ReunionPair the Sparesand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Above the Shadows, including Unrequited Love Switcheroo, Missing Mom, Toplessness from the Back.

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