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Change of Life

1967Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A moving, tense drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

After completing his military service in the Angolan War of Independence, Adelino goes back to the Portuguese fishing village he calls home, only to find that the woman he loves has married his brother. Overcome by bitterness, he sets off to find work in the countryside where he meets Albertina, a free-spirited young woman who challenges him to change his life.

Feels like

  • Portuguese Cinema
  • Angolan War
  • Melancholy
  • Post-War Trauma
  • Romance
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow Burn

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Paulo Rocha
Written by
Paulo Rocha, António Reis
Produced by
António da Cunha Telles
Music by
Carlos Paredes

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Facts

April 20, 1967 · 1 h 34 min · Violence

Released
April 20, 1967
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal
Box office
$90
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Change of Life?"

Questions about Change of Life

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Where can I stream Change of Life?

Kanopy

In the United States, Change of Life is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Change of Life worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Change of Life good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Change of Life in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.