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A Farewell to Arms

1932·Movie
1h 29min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply romantic and profoundly sad

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Every woman who has loved will understand

A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
Classic Hollywood RomanceWorld War ITragic Love StoryHistorical DramaMelancholyRomantic TragedyWar and Romance1930s Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream A Farewell to Arms legally?

A Farewell to Arms is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Farewell to Arms worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Farewell to Arms rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Farewell to Arms?

1 h 29 min

A Farewell to Arms runs 1 h 29 min.

Is A Farewell to Arms based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Farewell to Arms?

Critics88
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate A Farewell to Arms higher (88) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Farewell to Arms in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Farewell to Arms?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Farewell to Arms in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Farewell to Arms use?

Meet CuteStigmatic Pregnancy EuphemismMontageMy Secret PregnancyThe RemakeBeauty Is Never TarnishedSecret RelationshipDied in Your Arms TonightSecond LoveSexy Discretion ShotManly TearsThe Lady's Favourand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for A Farewell to Arms, including Meet Cute, Stigmatic Pregnancy Euphemism, Montage.