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Ilo Ilo

2013Movie1 h 40 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

During the late 1990s, a busy working-class Singaporean couple hires a Filipino woman as a maid and nanny to their young son.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Anthony Chen
Written by
Anthony Chen

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Facts

August 29, 2013 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, Family

Released
August 29, 2013
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
Filipino, English
Made in
Singapore, France
Box office
$54,071
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

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

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Where can I stream Ilo Ilo?

In the United States, Ilo Ilo streams on Film Movement+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Ilo Ilo worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Ilo Ilo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Ilo Ilo plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ilo Ilo in English?

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No, it was made in Chinese, with some Filipino and English.