Amélia

2000·Movie
2h 10min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History, a real life story, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Fictional story based on Sarah Bernhard's visit to Brazil in 1905. The actress, experiencing a personal and professional crisis at the time, is induced by her personal Brazilian maid, Amélia, to make a performance in Rio de Janeiro. After arriving, she is forced to stand the company of Amélia's exotic sisters.
Historical DramaFictionalized BiopicCultural ClashTheatrical WorldCharacter-DrivenBrazilian SettingPeriod PiecePersonal CrisisFamily Interactions

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Amélia worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Amélia?

2 h 10 min

Amélia runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Amélia based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Amélia in?

PortugueseFrenchSpanish

It was made in Portuguese, with some French, Spanish. Produced in Brazil.

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