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Elegy

2008Movie1 h 52 minR

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic666.3Rotten Tomatoes74%61%

A deeply romantic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.

Feels like

  • Intense Romantic Drama
  • Obsessive Love
  • May-December Romance
  • Character Study
  • Poignant
  • Erotic Thriller
  • Intellectual Conflict
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Mature Themes

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Isabel Coixet
Written by
Nicholas Meyer, Philip Roth
Produced by
Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Andre Lamal
Music by
Isabel Coixet, Arvo Pärt

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Facts

August 8, 2008 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
August 8, 2008
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$15 million
Available in
14 countries

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Questions about Elegy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Elegy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Elegy good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Elegy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.