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The Worst Thing

2019·Movie
1h 24min
IMDb7.6

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, politics, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

How do you move past the worst thing to ever happen in your life?

In 1985, Kathleen lost her brother Eddie, an American soldier, at the hands of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a German leftist terrorist organization. Now, decades later, she decides to seek out the group responsible for his murder.
Political ThrillerTerrorismHistorical DramaRevengePsychological TraumaGriefMoral Ambiguity1980s SettingCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Desireena Almoradie
Written by:
Desireena Almoradie, Nyneve Laura Minnear

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Worst Thing legally?

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The Worst Thing 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 JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Worst Thing worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Worst Thing rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Worst Thing?

1 h 24 min

The Worst Thing runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Worst Thing in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Worst Thing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Worst Thing in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.