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Mona Lisa

1986Movie1 h 45 minR

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic857.5Rotten Tomatoes98%81%

A moving, melancholic crime movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Sometimes love is a strange and wicked game.

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir
  • Crime Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • British Gangland
  • Redemption
  • Gritty Realism
  • Underworld
  • Character-Driven

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Neil Jordan
Written by
Neil Jordan, David Leland
Produced by
Stephen Woolley, Patrick Cassavetti
Music by
Michael Kamen

Everyone

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Facts

June 13, 1986 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
June 13, 1986
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$6 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Extreme Doormat, Nice Guy, Actor Allusion +9

  • Extreme Doormat
  • Nice Guy
  • Actor Allusion
  • Totally Not a Criminal Front
  • Lipstick Lesbian
  • Black Gal on White Guy Drama
  • Scary Black Man
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Relationship Reveal
  • Funny Background Event
  • Recycled In Space
  • Mathematician's Answer

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mona Lisa?"

Questions about Mona Lisa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mona Lisa?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Mona Lisa streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Mona Lisa worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Mona Lisa good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Mona Lisa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Mona Lisa use?

Extreme DoormatNice GuyActor AllusionTotally Not a Criminal FrontLipstick LesbianBlack Gal on White Guy DramaScary Black ManWhat Happened to the Mouse?Relationship RevealFunny Background EventRecycled In SpaceMathematician's Answerand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Extreme Doormat, Nice Guy, and Actor Allusion.