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In Darkness

2011·Movie
2h 25min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A dramatization of one man's rescue of Jewish refugees in the Nazi-occupied city of Lviv. In Darkness tells the true story of Leopold Soha who risks his own life to save a dozen people from certain death. Initially only interested in his own good, the thief and burglar hides Jewish refugees for 14 months in the sewers of the Nazi-occupied town of Lviv (formerly Poland).
Holocaust SurvivalBased on True StoryNazi-Occupied PolandMoral CouragePsychological DramaSewer HideoutHumanity in DarknessRedemptionWar Crimes

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In Darkness legally?

You can 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 In Darkness worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Darkness rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is In Darkness?

2 h 25 min

In Darkness runs 2 h 25 min.

Is In Darkness based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on In Darkness?

Critics81
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see In Darkness much the same way.

What language is In Darkness in?

PolishGermanUkrainianFrench

It was made in Polish, with some German, Ukrainian, French. Produced in Poland, Germany, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch In Darkness?

10AUCAFRKRMXNLNONZSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In Darkness in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.