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The Forever Prisoner
2021·Movie
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Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults
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The truth is held captive.
The chilling story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA’s program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, later identified as torture by those outside the agency. Having never been charged with a crime or allowed to challenge his detention, Zubaydah remains imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay in Kafkaesque limbo, in direct contravention of America’s own ideals of justice and due process.
CIA Torture ProgramGuantanamo BayKafkaesque InjusticePolitical ThrillerEnhanced Interrogation TechniquesAbu ZubaydahHuman RightsAmerican Ideals
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Is The Forever Prisoner worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Forever Prisoner rated?
RDisturbing imageryViolence
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.
How long is The Forever Prisoner?
2 h 0 min
The Forever Prisoner runs 2 h 0 min.
Will The Forever Prisoner make me laugh?
Serious
No. It plays it straight.
Is The Forever Prisoner plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Forever Prisoner?
Easy watchDemanding
Mostly, yes. It asks for some focus, but our viewing guide says you can drop in and out.
Is The Forever Prisoner good for date night?
AdultsSolo Watch
Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Will The Forever Prisoner scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Barely. The scares are mild.
Will I feel good after watching The Forever Prisoner?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
Is The Forever Prisoner based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Forever Prisoner?
Critics78
Audiences72
Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Forever Prisoner much the same way.
What language is The Forever Prisoner in?
EnglishSpanishPortuguese
It was made in English, with some Spanish, Portuguese. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Forever Prisoner?
89
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