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A Late Quartet

2012·Movie
1h 46min·R
71
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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No arrangement is more beautiful … or more complicated.

When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
String QuartetInternal ConflictEmotional DramaMusical EnsembleCharacter StudyClassical MusicAging and MortalityComplex RelationshipsArtistic Legacy

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Is A Late Quartet worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Late Quartet rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is A Late Quartet?

1 h 46 min

A Late Quartet runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Late Quartet?

Critics72
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see A Late Quartet much the same way.

What language is A Late Quartet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Late Quartet?

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