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Rebel Hearts

2021Movie1 h 39 min

Documentary
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes89%–

An uplifting, cathartic documentary movie about history and society, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

A group of pioneering nuns bravely stand up to the Catholic Church patriarchy, fighting for their livelihoods, convictions and equality against an all-powerful Cardinal. From marching in Selma in 1965 to the Women’s March in 2018, these women have reshaped our society with their bold acts of defiance.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Documentary
  • Feminist Activism
  • Catholic Church Conflict
  • Social Justice History
  • Rebellious Nuns
  • Empowerment & Defiance
  • Historical Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Hopeful & Cathartic

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Kos
Produced by
Kira Carstensen, Judy Korin, Shawnee Isaac-Smith
Music by
Ariel Marx

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Facts

June 25, 2021 · 1 h 39 min · Documentary

Released
June 25, 2021
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
36 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rebel Hearts?"

Questions about Rebel Hearts

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Where can I stream Rebel Hearts?

PhiloHBO MaxDiscovery +

In the United States, Rebel Hearts streams on Philo, HBO Max, and Discovery +. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Rebel Hearts worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is Rebel Hearts okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Rebel Hearts?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Rebel Hearts plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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