The Whistleblower

2019·Movie
2h 14min
IMDb5.2Metacritic98–Rotten Tomatoes14%50%

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The Whistleblower fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Following a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web of conspiracies in his search for the truth.
Corporate ConspiracyWhistleblowerIntrigueMysteryPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryAustralian SettingExpatriateEnvironmental Risk

Crew

Directed by:
Xue Xiaolu, Chris Anderson
Written by:
Xue Xiaolu, Jiao Huajing
Produced by:
Bill Kong, Yvonne Collins, Matthew Tang Hon-Keung
Composed by:
Andrew Neil, Andrew Neil, David Hirschfelder

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Questions about The Whistleblower

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Where can I stream The Whistleblower legally?

PrimeJustWatch TVHooplaRakuten VikiPlexCineverseTubi TV

The Whistleblower is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Rakuten Viki. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Whistleblower worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 98). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Whistleblower rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Whistleblower?

2 h 14 min

The Whistleblower runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Whistleblower?

Critics56
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see The Whistleblower much the same way.

What language is The Whistleblower in?

ChineseEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some English. Produced in Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Whistleblower?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Whistleblower in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Whistleblower use?

HypocriteWar Crime Subverts HeroismNo Celebrities Were Harmed

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Whistleblower, including Hypocrite, War Crime Subverts Heroism, No Celebrities Were Harmed.

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