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Explanation for Everything

2023Movie2 h 31 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes83%–

A tense, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

It’s summer in Budapest, high school student Abel is struggling to focus on his final exams, whilst coming to the realisation that he is hopelessly in love with his best friend Janka. The studious Janka has her own unrequited love with married history teacher Jakab—who had a previous confrontation with Abel’s conservative father. The tensions of a polarised society come unexpectedly to the surface when Abel’s history graduation exam turns into a national scandal.

Feels like

  • Political Coming-of-Age
  • Unrequited Love
  • Social Commentary
  • Contemporary European Drama
  • Academic Pressure
  • Youthful Anxiety
  • Budapest Setting
  • Character-Driven

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Gábor Reisz
Written by
Gábor Reisz
Produced by
Júlia Berkes
Music by
Gábor Reisz, Kálmán András

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Facts

October 5, 2023 · 2 h 31 min · Strong Language

Released
October 5, 2023
Runtime
2 h 31 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary, Slovakia
Available in
13 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Explanation for Everything?"

Questions about Explanation for Everything

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Where can I stream Explanation for Everything?

It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Explanation for Everything worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Explanation for Everything 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.

Is Explanation for Everything good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Explanation for Everything in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.