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Ida

2013·Movie
1h 22min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle2
  • Violence2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, faith and meaning, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Visual Stylization10
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacing

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About

In 1960s Poland, young novitiate Anna is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a family secret dating back to the years of the German occupation.
Historical DramaBlack & White CinematographyPolish CinemaPost-War TraumaSpiritual JourneyMinimalist AestheticCharacter-DrivenProfound & MeditativeExistentialUncovering Secrets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ida legally?

Ida is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, 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 Ida worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ida rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Ida?

1 h 22 min

Ida runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ida?

Critics93
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Ida higher (93) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Ida a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$15 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 15.3 times its budget.

What language is Ida in?

Polish

It was made in Polish. Produced in Poland, Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch Ida?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ida in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ida use?

Sex Equals LoveSurvivor's GuiltHistorical Villain DowngradeInformed JudaismReally Gets AroundLetting Her Hair DownDeliberately MonochromeSuspiciously Specific DenialVasquez Always DiesRetrauxBodyguard BetrayalLa Résistanceand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Ida, including Sex Equals Love, Survivor's Guilt, Historical Villain Downgrade.