The Green Years

1963·Movie
1h 31min

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The Green Years fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Profoundly sad and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Nineteen-year-old Julio heads to Lisbon from the provinces and gets a job as a shoemaker for his uncle Raul. But when he meets Ilda, a confident young housemaid who becomes a regular shop visitor, his working-class values collide with the bourgeois trappings of modern life.
Portuguese New WaveComing-of-Age DramaSocial RealismClass ConflictUrban AlienationRomantic MelancholyCharacter StudyExistential ThemesBlack and White

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Green Years

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Where can I stream The Green Years legally?

The Green Years is included with a subscription to Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Green Years worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Green Years?

1 h 31 min

The Green Years runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Green Years in?

PortugueseEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Green Years?

2ESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Green Years in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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