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Quiet Chaos

2008Movie1 h 48 min

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes78%66%

A profoundly sad, moving romance movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Pietro is a successful businessman with a wife and a daughter. One day he helps his brother save two women from drowning at the beach. When he returns home he finds that his wife has died. Now Pietro has to take care of his daughter, Claudia. When he drives her to school soon after, he decides to wait for her all day in front of the school, and soon that's what he does every day.

Feels like

  • Italian Melodrama
  • Grief and Recovery
  • Philosophical Contemplation
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Quietly Poignant
  • Existential Crisis
  • Character Study
  • Understated Performance
  • Poetic Realism

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Antonello Grimaldi
Written by
Nanni Moretti, Laura Paolucci, Francesco Piccolo
Produced by
Domenico Procacci
Music by
Paolo Buonvino

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Facts

February 8, 2008 · 1 h 48 min · Suicide Themes

Released
February 8, 2008
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French, English
Made in
Italy, United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Quiet Chaos?"

Questions about Quiet Chaos

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quiet Chaos?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Quiet Chaos worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 51).

Is Quiet Chaos good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

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.

Is Quiet Chaos plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Quiet Chaos in English?

ItalianFrenchEnglish

No, it was made in Italian, with some French and English.