The Illegal

2021·Movie
1h 26min
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Illegal fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A gritty realistic story about a young film school student from middle-class India who's forced to drop out to support his family while staying in the United States as an undocumented worker.
Immigration DramaSocial RealismClass StruggleComing-of-AgePsychological ImpactEmotional JourneyContemporary IssuesCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Danish Renzu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Illegal

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Where can I stream The Illegal legally?

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

Is The Illegal worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Illegal?

1 h 26 min

The Illegal runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is The Illegal in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Illegal?

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

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