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The Night of the 12th

2022·Movie
1h 54min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Some crimes will haunt you.

Young and ambitious Captain Vivés has just been appointed group leader at the Grenoble Criminal Squad when Clara's murder case lands on his desk. Vivés and his team investigate Clara's complex life and relations, but what starts as a professional and methodical immersion into the victim's life soon turns into a haunting obsession.
Crime InvestigationFrench CinemaMurder MysteryPsychological ThrillerPolice ProceduralDark AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenSocial CommentaryBleak Undertones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Night of the 12th legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 The Night of the 12th worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night of the 12th rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Night of the 12th?

1 h 54 min

The Night of the 12th runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night of the 12th?

Critics87
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Night of the 12th higher (87) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Night of the 12th in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Night of the 12th?

51ADARATAUBEBGBOBRCACHCLCOCRCY+37

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night of the 12th in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.