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The Eye of the Storm

2011·Movie
1h 54min·NR
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In a Sydney suburb, two nurses, Maria and Flora, a housekeeper, Lotte, and a solicitor, Arnold, attend to Elizabeth Hunter as her expatriate son Sir Basil, a famous but struggling actor in London, and daughter Dorothy, a divorced and down at heel princess, convene at her deathbed. They come to make sure they can leave Australia with their hefty inheritance.
Dysfunctional Family DramaMelancholic AtmospherePowerful Ensemble CastAging and MortalityBittersweet RealismCharacter-Driven NarrativeSubtle Social CritiqueQuiet Emotional IntensityLiterary AdaptationUnderstated Performance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Eye of the Storm legally?

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Is The Eye of the Storm worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Eye of the Storm rated?

NRNudityStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and strong language.

How long is The Eye of the Storm?

1 h 54 min

The Eye of the Storm runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Eye of the Storm?

Critics58
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Eye of the Storm much the same way.

What language is The Eye of the Storm in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Eye of the Storm?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Eye of the Storm in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.