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The Yellow Tie

2025Movie2 h 25 min

DramaMusic
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–88%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–88%

Summary

The extraordinary life of Sergiu Celibidache, from his childhood in Romania to his exile in pursuit of a career in music, his struggle for survival in wartime Germany and his rise, fall and rise again, in an unimaginable life journey.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Serge Ioan Celebidachi
Written by
Serge Ioan Celebidachi, James Oliver
Produced by
Andrei Boncea, James Oliver, Cristina Dobritoiu
Music by
Kathryn Kluge, Kim Allen Kluge

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Facts

November 14, 2025 · 2 h 25 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 14, 2025
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Music, Drama, Adventure, History
Original language
Romanian
Also spoken
German, Hebrew, English, Italian
Made in
Romania
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Yellow Tie?"

Questions about The Yellow Tie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Yellow Tie?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Yellow Tie worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Is The Yellow Tie 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.

Was The Yellow Tie a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 14% of its budget.

Is The Yellow Tie in English?

RomanianGermanHebrewEnglishItalian

No, it was made in Romanian, with some German, Hebrew, English, and Italian.