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Liliom

1930·Movie
1h 34min·NR
66
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Charles Farrell in his greatest role

A carousel barker falls in love with a young woman. Both are fired from their jobs, and when the young woman becomes pregnant, the carousel barker tries to help pull off a robbery, which goes wrong. Because of the robbery, he dies, and after spending time in hell, is sent back to earth for one day to try to make amends. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
MelodramaRedemptionCarousel BarkerTragic RomanceSupernatural ElementsSocial CommentaryHeaven and HellOld Hollywood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Liliom legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Liliom worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Liliom rated?

NRViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Liliom?

1 h 34 min

Liliom runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Liliom in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Liliom?

4AUCAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Liliom in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Liliom use?

Adaptational Alternate EndingAfterlife AntechamberAll Girls Want Bad BoysThe CasanovaCelestial BureaucracyComforting ComforterConversation CutDriven to SuicideExtreme DoormatForeshadowingShow Some LegHeel Realizationand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Liliom, including Adaptational Alternate Ending, Afterlife Antechamber, All Girls Want Bad Boys.