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Tulip Fever

2017·Movie
1h 47min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An artist falls for a married young woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait. The two invest in the risky tulip market in hopes to build a future together.
Period DramaForbidden LoveArt and PassionHistorical RomanceClass ConflictPsychological IntrigueVisual AestheticsMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tulip Fever

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Where can I stream Tulip Fever legally?

Tulip Fever is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tulip Fever worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tulip Fever rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Tulip Fever?

1 h 47 min

Tulip Fever runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Tulip Fever based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tulip Fever?

Critics24
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Tulip Fever higher (50) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Tulip Fever a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

What language is Tulip Fever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tulip Fever?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tulip Fever in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tulip Fever use?

Drowning My Sorrows"Shaggy Dog" StoryMotive DecayAwful Wedded LifeNo Pregger SexSomeone to Remember Him ByI Want My Beloved to Be HappyMay–December RomanceFaking the DeadTrophy WifeExact EavesdroppingIdiot Balland 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Tulip Fever, including Drowning My Sorrows, "Shaggy Dog" Story, Motive Decay.