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The Way He Looks

2014Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic718.8Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

An uplifting, romantic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Not every love happens at first sight.

Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Teenage Discovery
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Brazilian Cinema
  • First Love
  • Overcoming Obstacles
  • Independent Life
  • Emotional Journey
  • Touching and Heartwarming

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Ribeiro
Written by
Daniel Ribeiro
Produced by
Daniel Ribeiro, Diana Almeida
Music by
Arvo Pärt

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Facts

April 10, 2014 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
April 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Box office
$1 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

One-Steve Limit, Layman's Terms, Only One Name +9

  • One-Steve Limit
  • Layman's Terms
  • Only One Name
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Love Theme
  • Open-Minded Parent
  • Last Guy Wins
  • Swapped Roles
  • Running Gag
  • Girlfriend in Canada
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Ascended Extra

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Way He Looks?"

Questions about The Way He Looks

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Where can I stream The Way He Looks?

KanopyStrand Releasing

In the United States, The Way He Looks streams on Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Way He Looks worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 71).

Is The Way He Looks okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Way He Looks good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Way He Looks?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Way He Looks in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.

What tropes does The Way He Looks use?

One-Steve LimitLayman's TermsOnly One NameHotter and SexierLove ThemeOpen-Minded ParentLast Guy WinsSwapped RolesRunning GagGirlfriend in CanadaTwofer Token MinorityAscended Extraand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including One-Steve Limit, Layman's Terms, and Only One Name.