The Amaranth

2018·Movie
1h 28min
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–35%

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The Amaranth fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Immortality has a price.

Lily and Richard move to a luxurious and cult-like community, where Lily becomes unsettled by the transformation she observes in her older husband and in her own physiology, leading her to wonder if there's something more sinister at play.
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Crew

Directed by:
Albert Chi
Written by:
Eileen Shields
Produced by:
Kat Barnette, Kat Barnette, Deanna Barillari
Composed by:
Mike Wolf Snyder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Amaranth legally?

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Is The Amaranth worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amaranth rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Amaranth?

1 h 28 min

The Amaranth runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Amaranth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Amaranth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amaranth in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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