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The Sadness

2021·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes88%68%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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The Sadness fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Violence10
  • Adrenaline9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

It feels...wonderful...

A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.
Extreme Pandemic HorrorVisceral GoreSocietal BreakdownRelentless TensionSurvival ThrillerDisturbing DepravityBleak OutlookFast-Paced ActionPsychological Extremes

Crew

Directed by:
Rob Jabbaz, Schiele Lee
Written by:
Rob Jabbaz
Produced by:
Li-Cheng Huang, Lu Wei-chun, David Barker
Composed by:
Ric Schnupp, Tzechar

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sadness

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Where can I stream The Sadness legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

The Sadness is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sadness worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sadness rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Sadness?

1 h 40 min

The Sadness runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sadness?

Critics78
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Sadness higher (78) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Sadness in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Taiwan.

In how many countries can I watch The Sadness?

25ADATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGG+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sadness in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sadness use?

Evil Old FolksThere Is No Kill Like OverkillNot Good with RejectionSpiteful SpitShout-OutAnd Then John Was a ZombieSunglasses at NightDecoy ProtagonistSuper-Persistent PredatorBlack Eyes of CrazyForeshadowingAmbiguous Endingand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Sadness, including Evil Old Folks, There Is No Kill Like Overkill, Not Good with Rejection.