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Quills

2000Movie2 h 4 minR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic707.2Rotten Tomatoes75%83%

An explicitly sexual, tense drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Story

Meet the Marquis de Sade. The pleasure is all his.

In early 19th-century France, the Marquis de Sade is confined to an asylum where his forbidden writings continue to circulate beyond its walls. As the authorities tighten control, a clash unfolds between the Marquis’ unyielding imagination, the reformist ideals of the Abbé in charge, and the repressive measures of a doctor sent to silence him. Desire, power, and censorship collide in a battle over freedom of expression.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Drama
  • Erotic Thriller
  • Psychological Study
  • Social Satire
  • Literary Themes
  • Freedom of Speech
  • Provocative & Disturbing
  • Period Piece
  • Outstanding Acting

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Philip Kaufman
Written by
Doug Wright, Marquis de Sade
Produced by
Nick Wechsler, Julia Chasman, Peter Kaufman
Music by
Stephen Warbeck

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Facts

November 22, 2000 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
November 22, 2000
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, All Men Are Perverts, Adaptational Attractiveness +9

  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • All Men Are Perverts
  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • The Corrupter
  • Black Comedy Rape
  • Brains and Bondage
  • The Bad Guy Wins
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Author Tract
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • The Hedonist
  • Villain with Good Publicity

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Quills?"

Questions about Quills

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quills?

PrimeHoopla

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

Is Quills worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 70).

Will I feel good after watching Quills?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Quills make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

What tropes does Quills use?

Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismAll Men Are PervertsAdaptational AttractivenessThe CorrupterBlack Comedy RapeBrains and BondageThe Bad Guy WinsStalker with a CrushAuthor TractHistorical Hero UpgradeThe HedonistVillain with Good Publicityand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, All Men Are Perverts, and Adaptational Attractiveness.