Lea

1996Movie1 h 40 min

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

51-year-old Herbert Strehlow, a furniture restorer, falls in love with 21-year-old Lea, who has not spoken a word since childhood when her father killed her mother. She bears a striking resemblance to Herbert's dead wife.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or comfort.

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Directed by
Ivan Fíla
Written by
Ivan Fíla
Music by
Petr Hapka

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Facts

December 12, 1996 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 12, 1996
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Slovak
Made in
Czechia, Germany
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lea?"

Questions about Lea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lea?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Lea worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Lea good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Lea plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Lea in English?

GermanSlovak

No, it was made in German, with some Slovak.