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Nostalgia

1983·Movie
2h 4min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Profoundly sad and deeply moving

  • Melancholy10
  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Composition8

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About

Russian poet Andrei Gorchakov journeys through Italy with his interpreter Eugenia to research the life of an 18th-century Russian composer who once lived abroad. Isolated and consumed by an unrelenting longing for his homeland, Andrei becomes drawn to Domenico, a radical mystic obsessed with spiritual redemption. Through austere imagery and extended temporal rhythms, Tarkovsky examines exile, memory, and the profound melancholy of being unable to belong fully to either place or language.
Art HouseRussian CinemaMelancholicPhilosophicalSlow BurnVisually StrikingPsychological DramaExistentialEuropean

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Nostalgia legally?

Nostalgia is included with a subscription to Klassiki and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nostalgia worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Nostalgia?

2 h 4 min

Nostalgia runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nostalgia?

Critics89
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 89 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Nostalgia much the same way.

Was Nostalgia a box office hit?

Budget$875,000
Box office$311,708

No. It cost about $875,000 to make and earned $311,708 worldwide, 36% of its budget.

What language is Nostalgia in?

RussianItalian

It was made in Russian, with some Italian. Produced in Italy, Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Nostalgia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nostalgia in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.