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Farinelli

1994Movie1 h 51 min

DramaHistory
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes60%82%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes60%82%

Summary

The life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singers of all time.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Gérard Corbiau
Written by
Marcel Beaulieu
Produced by
Véra Belmont

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 1, 1994 · 1 h 51 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
December 1, 1994
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
History, Drama, Music
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Italy, France, Belgium
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Walking the Earth, Pretty Boy, Match Cut +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Farinelli?"

Questions about Farinelli

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Farinelli?

KanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Farinelli is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Farinelli worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Farinelli 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 Farinelli plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Farinelli in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.

What tropes does Farinelli use?

Walking the EarthPretty BoyMatch CutIncredibly Long NoteVocal DissonanceDriven to SuicideVictoria's Secret CompartmentSpiteful SpitA Threesome Is HotGorgeous Period DressHow We Got HereA Glass in the Handand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Walking the Earth, Pretty Boy, and Match Cut.