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Gomorrah

2008·Movie
2h 17min·NR
IMDb7.0Metacritic877.6Rotten Tomatoes90%70%

Where to watch

PrimeCriterion

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Gomorrah fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

An inside look at Italy's modern-day crime families, the Camorra in Naples and Caserta. Based on a book by Roberto Saviano. Power, money and blood: these are the "values" that the residents of the Province of Naples and Caserta have to face every day. They hardly ever have a choice and are forced to obey the rules of the Camorra. Only a lucky few can even think of leading a normal life.
Gritty Crime DramaNeapolitan MafiaSocial RealismUnflinching ViolenceMulti-Perspective NarrativeBleak & CynicalRaw & AuthenticOrganized Crime SagaIntense & SuspensefulItalian Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Matteo Garrone, Andrea Tagliaferri, Gianluigi Toccafondo
Written by:
Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti, Massimo Gaudioso
Produced by:
Laura Paolucci, Domenico Procacci, Claudio Zampetti
Composed by:
Leslie Shatz, Leslie Shatz, Daniela Bassani

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gomorrah

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Where can I stream Gomorrah legally?

PrimeCriterion

Gomorrah is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Gomorrah worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gomorrah rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Gomorrah?

2 h 17 min

Gomorrah runs 2 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gomorrah?

Critics89
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Gomorrah higher (89) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gomorrah in?

ItalianChineseFrench

It was made in Italian, with some Chinese, French. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Gomorrah?

42ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDK+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gomorrah in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gomorrah use?

Affably EvilChild SoldiersContract on the HitmanCrapsack WorldCycle of RevengeEvil Versus EvilThe MafiaPlot ParallelVillain ProtagonistPolice Are UselessScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Shown Their Workand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Gomorrah, including Affably Evil, Child Soldiers, Contract on the Hitman.