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Cobweb

2023·Movie
2h 15min

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Cobweb fingerprint

Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Show business, history, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In 1970s Korea, when both art and dreams are censored, a film director dreams of a masterpiece.

In the 1970s, Director Kim is obsessed by the desire to re-shoot the ending of his completed film Cobweb, but chaos and turmoil grip the set with interference from the censorship authorities, and the complaints of actors and producers who can't understand the re-written ending. Will Kim be able to find a way through this chaos to fulfill his artistic ambitions and complete his masterpiece?
1970s Korean CinemaMeta-NarrativeShowbiz SatireFilm-makingObsessive DirectorEnsemble CastArtistic AmbitionChaos and TurmoilPsychologicalCreative Process

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cobweb

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Where can I stream Cobweb legally?

Cobweb is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ 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 Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cobweb worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Cobweb?

2 h 15 min

Cobweb runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cobweb?

Critics52
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Cobweb higher (63) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Cobweb in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Cobweb?

24ATAUBRCACHDEDKESFIFRHKIDINIT+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cobweb in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cobweb use?

Freudian ExcuseChekhov's GunBad Guys Do the Dirty WorkReasonable Authority FigureBody HorrorAnimal MotifsWould Hurt a ChildBad Black BarfHope SpotGory Discretion ShotTragic VillainMotive Rantand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Cobweb, including Freudian Excuse, Chekhov's Gun, Bad Guys Do the Dirty Work.