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Goya's Ghosts

2006·Movie
1h 54min·R
IMDb6.9Metacritic526.5Rotten Tomatoes31%57%

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Goya's Ghosts fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.
Spanish InquisitionPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaReligious FanaticismArt and PowerSocial InjusticeGoya's LifeMelancholy ToneClass Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Miloš Forman
Written by:
Miloš Forman, Jean-Claude Carrière
Produced by:
Saul Zaentz, Michelle Guish, Paul Zaentz
Composed by:
Arvo Pärt, Peter Gleaves, Leslie Shatz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Goya's Ghosts legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexTubi TV

Goya's Ghosts is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Goya's Ghosts worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Goya's Ghosts rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Goya's Ghosts?

1 h 54 min

Goya's Ghosts runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Goya's Ghosts?

Critics42
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Goya's Ghosts higher (64) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Goya's Ghosts a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is Goya's Ghosts in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Goya's Ghosts?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Goya's Ghosts in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Goya's Ghosts use?

Well-Intentioned ExtremistChild by RapeDowner EndingFictional PaintingLocked in the DungeonKnight TemplarPet the DogCreepy CatholicismAsshole VictimReleased to ElsewhereThe QuislingPrison Changes Peopleand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Goya's Ghosts, including Well-Intentioned Extremist, Child by Rape, Downer Ending.