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Opera

1987·Movie
1h 47min·NR
IMDb6.9Metacritic687.6Rotten Tomatoes90%79%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeNight Flight+Fandor

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What's your score?

Your score

Opera fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Obsession. Murder. Madness.

A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.
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Crew

Directed by:
Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, Antonio Gabrielli
Written by:
Dario Argento, Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
Produced by:
Dario Argento, Mario Cecchi Gori, Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Composed by:
Brian Eno, Robert Rietti, Bill Wyman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Opera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Opera legally?

PhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeNight Flight+FandorScreamboxEternal FamilyCineverse

Opera is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Cineverse in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Opera worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Opera rated?

NRViolenceNudityDisturbing imagerySexual content

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

How long is Opera?

1 h 47 min

Opera runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Opera?

Critics79
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Opera much the same way.

What language is Opera in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Opera?

16ATBRCACHDEDKESFIGBGGGIIEJPNO+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Opera in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Opera use?

Batman GambitBreak the CutieRed HerringThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Snicket Warning LabelAll for NothingSacrificial LambDidn't Want an AdventureJump ScarePlaying PossumThe DanzaDeveloping Doomed Charactersand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Opera, including Batman Gambit, Break the Cutie, Red Herring.