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Madame Sousatzka

1988Movie2 h 2 minPG-13

DramaMusic
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes78%65%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes78%65%

Summary

In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
John Schlesinger
Written by
John Schlesinger, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Bernice Rubens
Produced by
Robin Dalton
Music by
Gerald Gouriet

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October 14, 1988 · 2 h 2 min · PG-13

Released
October 14, 1988
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Madame Sousatzka?"

Questions about Madame Sousatzka

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Where can I stream Madame Sousatzka?

Criterion

In the United States, Madame Sousatzka streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Madame Sousatzka worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Madame Sousatzka okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Madame Sousatzka plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.