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Elegy

2008·Movie
1h 52min·R
66
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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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.
Intense Romantic DramaObsessive LoveMay-December RomanceCharacter StudyPoignantErotic ThrillerIntellectual ConflictEmotional TurmoilMature Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Elegy legally?

Elegy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Elegy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Elegy rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Elegy?

1 h 52 min

Elegy runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Elegy?

Critics70
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Elegy much the same way.

Was Elegy a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Elegy in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Elegy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Elegy in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.