Parable

2020·Movie
1h 30min
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

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Parable fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A teenage girl is consigned to gay conversion therapy camp supervised by a sinister, self-styled holy man, whose brutal methods unleash a vengeful demon hellbent on triggering a mass suicide.
HorrorGay ConversionVengeful DemonSupernaturalPsychological ThrillerDark ThemesSocial CommentaryTraumaDisturbing

Crew

Directed by:
Beer Adriaanse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Parable

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Parable legally?

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

Parable 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 Hoopla and Tubi 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 Parable worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 3.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Parable rated?

ViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Parable?

1 h 30 min

Parable runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Parable in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in South Africa.

In how many countries can I watch Parable?

4IECAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Parable in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Parable use?

Legacy ImmortalityI Kiss Your FootDead Guy PuppetJumped at the CallSuddenly SpeakingNon-Ironic ClownAllegoryCrucified Hero ShotKubrick StareEvil PuppeteerNarratorStage Magicianand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Parable, including Legacy Immortality, I Kiss Your Foot, Dead Guy Puppet.

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