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Tell Me a Riddle

1980·Movie
1h 33min·PG

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A love story that became a marriage that became a love story.

Aging couple David and Eva have lost the spark that once infused their marriage. After nearly four decades together, the elderly duo is feel disconnected and lost. When they discover that Eva is sick, they decide to travel across the country to stay with their granddaughter in San Francisco. On the trip, with Eva's possible death looming, the couple rediscovers the passion and love that had been missing from their lives.
Aging and MortalityEstranged Family ReconciliationEmotional JourneyIntimate Character StudyPoignant DramaThoughtful & ReflectiveNostalgic UndertonesStrong PerformancesCross-Country Road Trip

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tell Me a Riddle legally?

Tell Me a Riddle is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tell Me a Riddle worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tell Me a Riddle rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Tell Me a Riddle?

1 h 33 min

Tell Me a Riddle runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tell Me a Riddle?

Critics100
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Tell Me a Riddle higher (100) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tell Me a Riddle in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tell Me a Riddle?

2BRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tell Me a Riddle in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.