Natural Light

2021·Movie
1h 43min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Natural Light fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

World War II, occupied Soviet Union. István Semetka is a simple Hungarian farmer who serves as a Sub-Lieutenant in a special unit scouting for partisan groups. On their way to a remote village, his company falls under enemy fire. As the commander is killed, Semetka has to overcome his fears and take command of the unit as he is dragged into a chaos that he cannot control.
World War IIEastern FrontMoral AmbiguityPsychological TraumaBleak AtmosphereSlow-Burn TensionHistorical DramaExistential ThemesHungarian Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Natural Light

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Where can I stream Natural Light legally?

Natural Light is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Natural Light worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Natural Light rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Natural Light?

1 h 43 min

Natural Light runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Natural Light?

Critics79
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Natural Light higher (79) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Natural Light in?

HungarianRussian

It was made in Hungarian, with some Russian. Produced in France, Latvia, Hungary, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Natural Light?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Natural Light in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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