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Frida

2002Movie2 h 3 minR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic616.9Rotten Tomatoes77%85%

A moving, romantic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Mexican Art & Culture
  • Passionate & Turbulent
  • Visually Rich
  • Feminist Perspective
  • Historical Context
  • Complex Relationships
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Resilience & Art

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Julie Taymor
Written by
Anna Thomas, Clancy Sigal, Diane Lake
Produced by
Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Green, Nancy Hardin
Music by
Elliot Goldenthal

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 2002 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
August 29, 2002
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$56 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, My Sister Is Off-Limits, My God, What Have I Done? +9

  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • My Sister Is Off-Limits
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Ugly Guy, Hot Wife
  • Nay-Theist
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Queer Establishing Moment
  • Daddy's Girl
  • Fanservice Extra
  • Good Parents
  • Contrived Coincidence

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Frida?"

Questions about Frida

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Frida?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, Frida streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Frida worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Frida good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Frida plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Frida a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$56 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Frida use?

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherMy Sister Is Off-LimitsMy God, What Have I Done?Ugly Guy, Hot WifeNay-TheistEveryone Has Standards"The Reason You Suck" SpeechQueer Establishing MomentDaddy's GirlFanservice ExtraGood ParentsContrived Coincidenceand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, My Sister Is Off-Limits, and My God, What Have I Done?.