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The Tempest

1979·Movie
1h 35min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Fantasy, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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“We are such stuff as dreams are made on and our little life is rounded with a sleep.”

Prospero, a potent magician, lives on a desolate isle with his virginal daughter, Miranda. He's in exile, banished from his duchy by his usurping brother and the King of Naples. Providence brings these enemies near; aided by his vassal the spirit Ariel, Prospero conjures a tempest to wreck the Italian ship. The king's son, thinking all others lost, becomes Prospero's prisoner, falling in love with Miranda and she with him. Prospero's brother and the king wander the island, as do a drunken cook and sailor, who conspire with Caliban, Prospero's beastly slave, to murder Prospero. Prospero wants reason to triumph, Ariel wants his freedom, Miranda a husband; the sailors want to dance.
Shakespearean AdaptationFantasy DramaRevengeMagicIsland SettingComplex CharactersIntrigueVisually RichPhilosophical

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Where can I stream The Tempest legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tempest worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tempest rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Tempest?

1 h 35 min

The Tempest runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tempest?

Critics60
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Tempest much the same way.

What language is The Tempest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Tempest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tempest in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.