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Opponent

2023·Movie
1h 59min
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes94%–

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
Immigrant Experience DramaPsychological RealismQuiet DesperationFamily Under PressureSocial CommentarySlow-Burn TensionNordic Noir AestheticCharacter StudyExistential DreadIntimate Cinematography

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Directed by:
Milad Alami
Written by:
Milad Alami
Produced by:
Annika Rogell
Composed by:
Jon Ekstrand, Carl-Johan Sevedag

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Opponent

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Where can I stream Opponent?

It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Opponent worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Opponent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Opponent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Opponent in English?

SwedishPersian

No, it was made in Swedish, with some Persian.