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The House of the Spirits

1993Movie2 h 20 minR

DramaRomance
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes32%71%

A deeply moving, tense romance movie about history and politics, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Family Saga
  • Magical Realism
  • Political Drama
  • Sweeping Narrative
  • South American Setting
  • Turbulent Times
  • Character-Driven
  • Destiny & Fate
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Bille August
Written by
Bille August, Isabel Allende
Produced by
Bernd Eichinger
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

October 21, 1993 · 2 h 20 min · R

Released
October 21, 1993
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Germany, United States, Denmark, Portugal
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
52 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The House of the Spirits?"

Questions about The House of the Spirits

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Where can I stream The House of the Spirits?

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In the United States, The House of the Spirits is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The House of the Spirits worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 32%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is The House of the Spirits good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The House of the Spirits plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The House of the Spirits a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 25% of its budget.