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The Immigrant

2019·Movie
1h 5min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

An immigrant girl from Bosnia navigates vast economic and social differences while struggling to make a dignified life for herself in an alien society. She meets a privileged but aimless young Bostonian - an encounter that changes both in unexpected ways.
Immigrant ExperienceSocial DramaCultural ClashCharacter StudyClass DisparityBoston SettingPsychological DepthRelationships & GrowthContemporary RealismComing-of-Age Story

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Immigrant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Immigrant legally?

The Immigrant is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Immigrant worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Immigrant?

1 h 5 min

The Immigrant runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is The Immigrant in?

EnglishBosnian

It was made in English, with some Bosnian. Produced in United States, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia.

In how many countries can I watch The Immigrant?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Immigrant in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Immigrant use?

Counterfeit CashDeus ex MachinaFake-Out OpeningFunny Background EventHappy EndingRomantic RainAn Immigrant's TaleNo Name GivenLiteral Ass-KickingOh, Crap!Vomit Discretion Shot

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Immigrant, including Counterfeit Cash, Deus ex Machina, Fake-Out Opening.