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Night Train to Lisbon

2013·Movie
1h 51min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Mystery, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Only when you are lost can you truly find yourself

Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.
Philosophical ThrillerHistorical MysteryPsychological JourneyIntriguing NarrativeLiterary AdaptationEuropean CinemaCharacter-DrivenComplex Plot

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Where can I stream Night Train to Lisbon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. 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 Night Train to Lisbon worth watching?

50
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Night Train to Lisbon rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Night Train to Lisbon?

1 h 51 min

Night Train to Lisbon runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Night Train to Lisbon?

Critics36
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Night Train to Lisbon higher (65) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Night Train to Lisbon in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in Germany, Portugal, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Night Train to Lisbon?

43ADARATAUBEBOBRBYCACHCLCODEDK+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Night Train to Lisbon in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Night Train to Lisbon use?

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TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Night Train to Lisbon, including The Butcher, Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Secret Police.