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Marina

2013Movie2 h 3 min

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–65%

A moving, cathartic romance movie about a real life story and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

The whole world is wild about...

Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Italian Music
  • Family Saga
  • Immigrant Story
  • Historical Setting
  • Emotional Journey
  • Music Central
  • Character-Driven

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Stijn Coninx
Written by
Rik D'Hiet
Produced by
Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne

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Facts

November 6, 2013 · 2 h 3 min · Romance, Drama, Music

Released
November 6, 2013
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Romance, Drama, Music
Original language
Dutch
Also spoken
English, French, Italian
Made in
Belgium
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Benevolent Boss, Betty and Veronica Switch, Biopic +9

  • Benevolent Boss
  • Betty and Veronica Switch
  • Biopic
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Derailing Love Interests
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Fish out of Water
  • I Have No Son!
  • Industrial Ghetto
  • Police Brutality
  • Karma Houdini

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Marina?"

Questions about Marina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marina?

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

Is Marina worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Marina okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Marina good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Marina plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Marina in English?

DutchEnglishFrenchItalian

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

What tropes does Marina use?

Benevolent BossBetty and Veronica SwitchBiopicComing of Age StoryCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDerailing Love InterestsEarn Your Happy EndingFish out of WaterI Have No Son!Industrial GhettoPolice BrutalityKarma Houdiniand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Benevolent Boss, Betty and Veronica Switch, and Biopic.