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It's for Your Own Good

2020·Movie
1h 31min
IMDb5.4

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Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Three fathers who are also brothers-in-law make a pact to save their daughters from their boyfriends.
ComedyFamilyRelationshipsFathersDaughtersBoyfriendsPactGerman Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Rothemund
Written by:
Manuel Burque, Hans G. Raeth, Josep Gatell
Produced by:
Isabel Hund, Felix Starck, Julia Golembiowski
Composed by:
Andrej Melita, Michael Lauterbach

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream It's for Your Own Good legally?

PrimePhiloHooplaFandango at Home FreeFandorFawesomeTubi TV

It's for Your Own Good is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. 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 It's for Your Own Good worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is It's for Your Own Good?

1 h 31 min

It's for Your Own Good runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is It's for Your Own Good in?

GermanSpanish

It was made in German, with some Spanish. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch It's for Your Own Good?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for It's for Your Own Good in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.