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The Good Traitor

2020·Movie
1h 56min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The Danish ambassador to Washington declares himself to be the sole representative of a free Denmark during the Nazi occupation of the country.
WWII DramaPolitical IntrigueBiographicalDanish HistoryAmbassadorNazi OccupationMoral DilemmaHistorical Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Good Traitor legally?

The Good Traitor 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, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Traitor worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Good Traitor?

1 h 56 min

The Good Traitor runs 1 h 56 min.

Is The Good Traitor based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Traitor?

Critics50
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Good Traitor higher (62) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Good Traitor in?

DanishEnglish

It was made in Danish, with some English. Produced in Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Traitor?

12CADKEEESFIGBGGISNOPLSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Traitor in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.