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Body and Soul

1981·Movie
1h 49min·R
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–50%

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Body and Soul fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He's a boxer. She's a knockout. Together, they score.

A young man struggles to become a boxing champ, but success blinds him. It is only through the love of his girlfriend that he is brought back to reality.
Boxing DramaRedemption StoryCharacter StudyGritty RealismMoral Struggle80s CinemaSocial CommentaryRomantic SubplotIntense Performances

Crew

Directed by:
George Bowers
Written by:
Abraham Polonsky, Leon Isaac Kennedy
Produced by:
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Composed by:
Webster Lewis

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Body and Soul

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Where can I stream Body and Soul legally?

PrimeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

Body and Soul is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Body and Soul worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Body and Soul rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Body and Soul?

1 h 49 min

Body and Soul runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is Body and Soul in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Body and Soul?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Body and Soul in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Body and Soul use?

All Just a DreamDramatic IronyFlashbackFunetik AksentHangover SensitivityIncurable Cough of DeathI Want My Mommy!Kubrick StareMilking the Giant CowThe Name And The NameTime SkipVillain with Good Publicityand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Body and Soul, including All Just a Dream, Dramatic Irony, Flashback.