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Cabaret

1972·Movie
2h 4min·PG
82
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A , romance movie: , with substance, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Life is a Cabaret.

Inside the Kit Kat Club of 1931 Berlin, starry-eyed singer Sally Bowles and an impish emcee sound the clarion call to decadent fun, while outside a certain political party grows into a brutal force.
Dark Musical SatireWeimar Republic DecayRise of FascismIconic Liza Minnelli PerformanceJoel Grey's Emcee PersonaBawdy Cabaret AestheticsTragic IronyPolitical AllegorySondheim-esque Melodies

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Where can I stream Cabaret?

In the United States, Cabaret is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Cabaret worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Cabaret okay for kids?

PGViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Cabaret good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalSolo Watch

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.

Will I feel good after watching Cabaret?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Cabaret a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$43 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 9.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Cabaret use?

Mood WhiplashKick the DogMoney SongGratuitous Foreign LanguageBad Girl SongDramatic IronyBetter as FriendsShirtless SceneBut Not Too BiSex for SolaceSuddenly ShoutingEthical Slutand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Mood Whiplash, Kick the Dog, and Money Song.