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The Present

2020·Movie
24min
IMDb7.7

Where to watch

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The Present fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

On his wedding anniversary, Yusef and his young daughter set out in the West Bank to buy his wife a gift. Between soldiers, segregated roads and checkpoints, how easy would it be to go shopping?
Palestinian Social RealismRoad Movie DramaPolitical SatireFather-Daughter BondEveryday Occupation StrugglesQuiet TensionHumanizing NarrativeBittersweet Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Farah Nabulsi
Written by:
Farah Nabulsi, Hind Shoufani
Produced by:
Farah Nabulsi, Ossama Bawardi, Mohannad Malas
Composed by:
Raja Dubayah, Adam Benobaid

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Present

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Where can I stream The Present legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHoopla

The Present is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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.

Is The Present worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Present rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Present?

0 h 24 min

The Present runs 0 h 24 min.

What language is The Present in?

ArabicEnglish

It was made in Arabic, with some English. Produced in United Kingdom, Palestinian Territories.

In how many countries can I watch The Present?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Present in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Present use?

Reasonable Authority FigurePotty EmergencyCrapsack WorldTitle DropDramatic Gun CockCall-BackInsulting from Behind the Language BarrierUrban SegregationOff-into-the-Distance EndingRage Breaking Point

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Present, including Reasonable Authority Figure, Potty Emergency, Crapsack World.