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Olivia

1951·Movie
1h 36min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

"Olivia" captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent away for a year to a small finishing school outside Paris. The innocent but watchful Olivia develops an infatuation for her headmistress Julie and through this screen of love observes the tense romance between Julie and the other head of the school Cara in its final months.
Lesbian RomanceComing-of-Age DramaFrench Boarding SchoolPost-War Period PiecePsychological TensionRepressed DesireNostalgic AtmosphereIntimate Character StudySophisticated Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Olivia legally?

Olivia is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Olivia worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Olivia rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Olivia?

1 h 36 min

Olivia runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Olivia?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Olivia higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Olivia in?

FrenchEnglishItalian

It was made in French, with some English, Italian. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Olivia?

35AEARATAUBEBRCACLCOCZDEEGESFI+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Olivia in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Olivia use?

Talking in Your SleepAlliterative NamePlatonic Life-PartnersAlpha BitchNon-Standard Character DesignExpressive EarsHumanlike Foot AnatomyBreaking the Fourth WallThe TeaserOnly One Name"Take Your Child to Work Day" PlotBarefoot Cartoon Animaland 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Olivia, including Talking in Your Sleep, Alliterative Name, Platonic Life-Partners.