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The Domain

2019·Movie
2h 46min

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The chronicle of a Portuguese family that owns one of the largest estates in Europe, on the south bank of the River Tagus. The Domain delves deeply into the secrets of their homestead, portraying the historical, political, economic and social life of Portugal, since the 1940's to these days.
Portuguese Family SagaEpic Historical DramaPolitical & Social CommentaryGenerational SecretsLand & LegacySweeping NarrativeCharacter-DrivenNational HistoryRural GrandeurThought-Provoking

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Is The Domain worth watching?

75
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Domain rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Domain?

2 h 46 min

The Domain runs 2 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Domain?

Critics83
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Domain higher (83) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Domain in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in France, Portugal.

In how many countries can I watch The Domain?

4CAESPTUS

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