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Drama Berlinale 2020 · Golden Bear Editor's Pick

There Is No Evil Review (2020) — 85% Celluloid Score

Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof · 2020 ·

Short answer

Is There Is No Evil worth watching?

Yes. There Is No Evil (2020) earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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98% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
86 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 31m
Age rating
15 (UK)
Cast
Mahtab Servati , Shaghayegh Shourian , Baran Rasoulof , Darya Moghbeli , Kaveh Ahangar , Jila Shahi , Ehsan Mirhosseini , Mohammad Valizadegan , Alireza Zareparast , Mohammad Seddighimehr
Country
Germany
Language
Persian

Also known as شیطان وجود ندارد La vida de los demás Le diable n'existe pas Doch das Böse gibt es nicht Não Há Mal Algum 사탄은 없다 无邪 無邪

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (86/100).
  • Celluloid Score 85% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is There Is No Evil worth watching?

    Yes — There Is No Evil earns an 85% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    There Is No Evil — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2020. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).

    What is There Is No Evil about?

    Set against the backdrop of Iran's strict and oppressive legal system, this anthology film tells the stories of four men who each face a moral crisis when having to deal with death penalties.

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    There Is No Evil: frequently asked questions

    Is There Is No Evil worth watching?

    Yes. There Is No Evil (2020) has a Celluloid Score of 85%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch There Is No Evil?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is There Is No Evil?

    There Is No Evil runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

    What is There Is No Evil rated?

    There Is No Evil is rated 15 in the UK. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in There Is No Evil?

    There Is No Evil is directed by Mohammad Rasoulof and stars Mahtab Servati, Shaghayegh Shourian, Baran Rasoulof, Darya Moghbeli, Kaveh Ahangar.

    What is the Metascore for There Is No Evil?

    Metacritic's Metascore for There Is No Evil is 86 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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