Black Box fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout sound design, editing, and cinematography
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Black Box is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and technology
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and technology. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and storytelling
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout sound design, editing, and cinematography
Look and sound: the sound design, editing, and cinematography stand out.
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Some clues are better left unheard.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
2 h 10 min
Black Box runs 2 h 10 min.
Not quite. Critics rate Black Box higher (94) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
No. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 91% of its budget.
It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, Belgium.
+33GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Box in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Black Box, including 20 Minutes into the Future, Abusive Parents, Adorably Precocious Child.
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