The Invisible War

2012·Movie
1h 33min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic757.8Rotten Tomatoes99%84%

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The Invisible War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Battleground Is Your Barracks

An investigative and powerfully emotional documentary about the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences.
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Crew

Directed by:
Kirby Dick
Written by:
Kirby Dick
Produced by:
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Abigail Disney, Teddy Leifer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Invisible War

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Where can I stream The Invisible War legally?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaPluto TVFandorFlixFlingPlex

The Invisible War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Invisible War worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invisible War rated?

NRSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Invisible War?

1 h 33 min

The Invisible War runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invisible War?

Critics87
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Invisible War higher (87) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Invisible War in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Invisible War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invisible War in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Invisible War use?

DocumentaryFor Inconvenience, Press "1"Kangaroo CourtKarma HoudiniThe Ken Burns EffectStock FootageTalking Heads"Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Invisible War, including Documentary, For Inconvenience, Press "1", Kangaroo Court.

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