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The Overture

2004Movie1 h 40 min

DramaMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes60%87%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

He fights through his music.

Based on the life of Luang Pradit Pairoh the most revered traditional Thai music master who lived during the reigns of Kings Rama V to VIII, the movie traces the life of Sorn, who picked up the Thai xylophone mallets as a small child and played all his life.

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  • Historical Drama
  • Thai Music Master
  • Biographical
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Musical Prodigy
  • Nostalgic
  • Patriotism
  • Tradition vs Modernity
  • Inspirational

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Itthisoontorn Vichailak
Written by
Peerasak Saksiri, Dolkamol Sattatip, Itthisoontorn Vichailak
Produced by
Itthisoontorn Vichailak, Pisamai Laodara
Music by
Chatchai Pongprapaphan, Nick Chaiyapak

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Facts

February 6, 2004 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Music

Released
February 6, 2004
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Thai
Made in
Thailand
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Overture?"

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Where can I stream The Overture?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Overture is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Overture worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is The Overture okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Overture in English?

Thai

No, it was made in Thai.