Parsifal

2016·Movie
4h 7min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Parsifal fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Violence3

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5
  • Ambiguity3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacing

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About

German composer Richard Wagner wrote Parsifal, which is a three-act opera that tells the story of the title character's quest to save the Knights of the Holy Grail by returning the Holy Spear, healing King Amfortas, and carrying out the sacred ceremony of uncovering the Holy Grail.
Epic Operatic DramaDeeply Spiritual QuestSlow-Paced Meditative ExperienceWagnerian Musical GrandeurChivalric Fantasy AllegoryIntense Emotional CatharsisHigh-Art Cultural EventPhilosophical Redemption ArcDemanding Audience Endurance

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Parsifal

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Is Parsifal worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Parsifal rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Parsifal?

4 h 7 min

Parsifal runs 4 h 7 min.

What language is Parsifal in?

German

It was made in German.

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