Unbelievable!!!!!
Unbelievable!!!!!

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Unbelievable!!!!!

2020
Movie
105 min
English

The crazy exploits of four off-beat astronauts who travel to the Moon on a rescue mission to determine the fate of two Space Agency comrades who have not been heard from in several days.

Insights

IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic80
Google Users94%
Director: Susanne BierGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Based on a true story, this miniseries follows a teenage girl accused of lying about a sexual assault. Two female detectives, one in a different jurisdiction, later encounter similar cases, leading them to uncover a disturbing pattern. The show navigates the complex emotional trauma of the victims and the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing such crimes.

Critical Reception

Unbelievable was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its sensitive handling of difficult subject matter, strong performances from its lead actresses, and its procedural accuracy. Critics lauded the series for its empathetic portrayal of survivors and its exploration of the systemic failures in responding to sexual assault cases.

What Reviewers Say

  • Deeply affecting and empathetically told.

  • Exceptional performances anchor a powerful narrative.

  • A vital and important series that sheds light on a critical issue.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised 'Unbelievable' for its powerful storytelling, emotional resonance, and the brilliant performances of its cast, especially Kaitlyn Dever. Many viewers found the series to be a moving and important exploration of sexual assault and the justice system.

Awards & Accolades

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards (including Outstanding Lead Actress for Zendaya in a limited role, though Kaitlyn Dever was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress), nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or Television Film.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning article 'An Unbelievable Story of Rape' by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong, published in ProPublica and The Marshall Project.

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