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The Nightingale

2014·Movie
1h 40min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Three generations, one promise, one bird.

In order to keep a promise he made to his wife, an old man sets off to her native village with a bird in a cage. Along the road, together with his granddaughter, he discovers new values, particularly those related to the heart.
Chinese CinemaIntergenerational DramaRoad MovieFamily ReconciliationCultural ValuesSpiritual JourneySlow-PacedEmotional Resonance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Nightingale legally?

The Nightingale is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Nightingale worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Nightingale?

1 h 40 min

The Nightingale runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Nightingale?

Critics67
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Nightingale much the same way.

What language is The Nightingale in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in France, China.

In how many countries can I watch The Nightingale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Nightingale in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.