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Identifying Features

2020Movie1 h 35 minNR

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Magdalena makes a journey to find her son, who has disappeared on his way to the Mexican border with the United States. Her odyssey takes her to meet Miguel, a man recently deported from the US. They start to travel together, Magdalena looking for her son, and Miguel hoping to see his mother again.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
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Facts

November 27, 2020 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
November 27, 2020
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Mexico, Spain
Available in
40 countries

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Questions about Identifying Features

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Where can I stream Identifying Features?

In the United States, Identifying Features streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Identifying Features worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Will I feel good after watching Identifying Features?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Identifying Features in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.