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Medicine for Melancholy

2009·Movie
1h 28min·NR

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Immersive world, striking style, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Waking from a one-night stand that neither remembers, Micah and Joanne find themselves wandering the streets of San Francisco, sharing coffee and conversation and searching for a deeper connection.
Indie RomanceConversational DramaSan Francisco SettingCharacter StudyExistentialSlice of LifeQuiet & ReflectiveSocial CommentaryMumblecore InfluenceAuthentic Dialogue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Medicine for Melancholy legally?

Medicine for Melancholy is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Medicine for Melancholy worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Medicine for Melancholy rated?

NRSexual content

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

How long is Medicine for Melancholy?

1 h 28 min

Medicine for Melancholy runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Medicine for Melancholy?

Critics74
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Medicine for Melancholy higher (74) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Medicine for Melancholy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Medicine for Melancholy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Medicine for Melancholy in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.