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Exterminate All the Brutes

2021Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

DocumentaryDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic835.5Rotten Tomatoes86%61%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad documentary series about society and history, with standout direction and editing.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "The Disturbing Confidence of Ignorance" 7.6

Episodes

7.4

Story

The past is the present.

Hybrid docuseries offering an expansive exploration of the exploitative and genocidal aspects of European colonialism, from America to Africa, and its impact on society today.

Feels like

  • Historical Docuseries
  • Profound Social Commentary
  • Unflinching Examination of Colonialism
  • Bleak & Challenging
  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Complex Non-Linear Narrative
  • Visually Inventive
  • Intellectually Demanding
  • Powerful & Essential Viewing

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Raoul Peck
Written by
Raoul Peck
Produced by
Daniel Delume
Music by
Alexei Aigui

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Facts

April 7, 2021 · April 8, 2021 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 2021
Last aired
April 8, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United States
Available in
86 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Exterminate All the Brutes?"

Questions about Exterminate All the Brutes

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Where can I stream Exterminate All the Brutes?

HBO Max

In the United States, Exterminate All the Brutes streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 84 other countries.

Is Exterminate All the Brutes worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (64).

How long does it take to watch Exterminate All the Brutes?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Can I half-watch Exterminate All the Brutes?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for non-linear narrative.

Will I feel good after watching Exterminate All the Brutes?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.