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Separation

2021·Movie
1h 47min·R
27
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, mystery, and family

  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You scare easily

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About

It won't let go.

A young girl finds solace in her artist father and the ghost of her dead mother.
Supernatural HorrorGrief and LossPsychological ThrillerDysfunctional FamilyGhostly PresenceArtistic ExpressionSlow-Burn TensionUnresolved Trauma

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Separation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Separation legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, 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 Separation worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 7%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Separation rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Separation?

1 h 47 min

Separation runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Separation?

Critics7
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Separation higher (44) than critics (7). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Separation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Separation?

69ADALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBYBZCA+55

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Separation in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.