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Universal Language

2024·Movie
1h 29min·NR
IMDb6.8Metacritic846.2Rotten Tomatoes95%71%

Where to watch

KanopyOVIDmyfilmfriend

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Universal Language fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

This film longs to hold you.

Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.
Indie FilmSlice of LifeAbsurdist HumorSocial CommentaryMelancholyQuirky CharactersContemporary RealismCanadian CinemaExistential

Crew

Directed by:
Matthew Rankin, Florelle Del Burgo
Written by:
Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati, Ila Firouzabadi
Produced by:
Sylvain Corbeil, Marilou Richer, Pirouz Nemati
Composed by:
Christophe Lamarche-Ledoux, Bernard Gariépy Strobl, Sacha Ratcliffe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Universal Language

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Where can I stream Universal Language legally?

KanopyOVIDmyfilmfriend

Universal Language is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and myfilmfriend. 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 Universal Language worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Universal Language rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Universal Language?

1 h 29 min

Universal Language runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Universal Language?

Critics90
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Universal Language higher (90) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Universal Language in?

FrenchPersian

It was made in French, with some Persian. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Universal Language?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Universal Language in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.