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Time of the Gypsies

1988Movie2 h 22 min

CrimeDrama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes100%96%

A deeply moving, eccentric drama movie about crime and growing up, with standout score and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Perhan is a gypsy teenager with telekinetic powers. A wealthy gypsy, Ahmed, visits the village and promises to get Perhan's sister the medical treatment she needs if they join him to Italy. Perhan soon discovers that Ahmed's business activities are in fact quite shady and he is soon lured into the elder's corrupt surroundings.

Feels like

  • Balkan Gothic
  • Magical Realism
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Crime & Exploitation
  • Raw & Visceral
  • Distinctive Soundtrack
  • Social Critique
  • Profoundly Melancholy
  • Operatic Scope
  • Unconventional Narrative

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Emir Kusturica
Written by
Emir Kusturica, Gordan Mihić
Produced by
Harry Saltzman, Mirza Pašić, Jelena Silajdzic
Music by
Goran Bregović

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Facts

December 21, 1988 · 2 h 22 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 21, 1988
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Serbian (Latin)
Also spoken
Bosnian, Italian, Macedonian, Slovenian
Made in
Italy, United Kingdom, Serbia
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Time of the Gypsies?"

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Where can I stream Time of the Gypsies?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Time of the Gypsies from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Time of the Gypsies worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Is Time of the Gypsies good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Time of the Gypsies?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Time of the Gypsies in English?

Serbian (Latin)BosnianItalianMacedonianSlovenian

No, it was made in Serbian (Latin), with some Bosnian, Italian, Macedonian, and Slovenian.