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Flame & Citron

2008·Movie
2h 10min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, crime, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Heroes will rise, Enemies will fall

Gunman Flame and his partner Citron assassinate Nazi collaborators for the Danish resistance. Assigned targets by their Allies-connected leader, Aksel Winther, they relish the opportunity to begin targeting the Nazis themselves. When they begin to doubt the validity of their assignments, their morally complicated task becomes even more labyrinthine.
Danish ResistanceNazi OccupationMoral AmbiguityAssassinationWorld War IIHistorical DramaEspionageSuspensefulComplex Characters

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Flame & Citron legally?

Flame & Citron is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flame & Citron worth watching?

78
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flame & Citron rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Flame & Citron?

2 h 10 min

Flame & Citron runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Flame & Citron based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flame & Citron?

Critics80
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Flame & Citron much the same way.

Was Flame & Citron a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$10 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Flame & Citron in?

DanishGerman

It was made in Danish, with some German. Produced in Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Flame & Citron?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flame & Citron in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.