The Rare Event (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The Rare Event is a documentary film directed by Ben Russell, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot in a creaky, wooden-floored Parisian recording studio at an inaugural three-day “forum of ideas” focusing on the manifold possibilities of “Resistance”, the film initially appears to be a structuralist document of a philosophical discussion in-the-round.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Rare Event has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rare Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rare Event tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rare Event (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rare Event change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rare Event worth watching?
- The Rare Event holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Rare Event released?
- The Rare Event was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.