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Prelude to a Kiss

1992·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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If you can't believe your eyes, trust your heart.

A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.
Magical RealismBody SwapRomantic FantasySupernatural RomanceQuirkyOptimisticRelationship DramaCharacter-Driven

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Where can I stream Prelude to a Kiss legally?

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Is Prelude to a Kiss worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prelude to a Kiss rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Prelude to a Kiss?

1 h 45 min

Prelude to a Kiss runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prelude to a Kiss?

Critics63
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate Prelude to a Kiss higher (63) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Prelude to a Kiss in?

EnglishDutch

It was made in English, with some Dutch. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prelude to a Kiss?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prelude to a Kiss in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prelude to a Kiss use?

Act of True LoveBe Careful What You Wish ForBreaking the Fourth WallCharacter NarratorThe Film of the PlayGender BenderGender-Bender AngstMutual EnvyOut-of-Character AlertGrand Theft MeSavvy Guy, Energetic GirlSlipstream Genreand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Prelude to a Kiss, including Act of True Love, Be Careful What You Wish For, Breaking the Fourth Wall.