Bolero

1934·Movie
1h 25min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He rose to fame on a ladder of dancing ladies!

The complicated relationship between an ambitious, ruthless nightclub dancer and the woman he loves.
Musical RomanceNightclub DramaAmbitious DancerComplex RelationshipHistorical SettingRuthless PursuitPassionate LoveMelancholic ToneShowbiz Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bolero

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Where can I stream Bolero legally?

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Is Bolero worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bolero rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Bolero?

1 h 25 min

Bolero runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bolero?

Critics30
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Bolero higher (55) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bolero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Bolero use?

Non-Indicative TitleSex as Rite-of-PassageLatin LoverStock Visual MetaphorsShout-OutArab Oil SheikhThe Loins Sleep TonightToros y FlamencoThe Roaring '20sMan in a KiltMs. FanserviceRetraux Flashbackand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Bolero, including Non-Indicative Title, Sex as Rite-of-Passage, Latin Lover.

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