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The Worm

2005Movie1 h 11 min

Documentary
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Inese (41) and Karlis (62) occupy an illegally built hut in the suburbs of Riga in Latvia. After the collapse of socialism, they have found themselves at the bottom of the social ladder, doomed to fighting for mere existence.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Andis Mizišs
Written by
Elvita Ruka
Produced by
Elvita Ruka, Uldis Cekulis
Music by
Mārtiņš Brauns

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Facts

September 6, 2005 · 1 h 11 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 6, 2005
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Latvian
Made in
Latvia
Available in
75 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Worm?"

Questions about The Worm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Worm?

DocAlliance Films

In the United States, The Worm streams on DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 74 other countries.

Is The Worm worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is The Worm plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Worm?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Worm in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.