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Emotional Arithmetic

2008·Movie
1h 39min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

An emotionally scarred fifty-something female, a high-profile but haunted British novelist, and a heroic dissident-cum-Soviet psychiatric hospital veteran, all reunite decades after bonding and surviving together in a detention camp during World War II.
Post-War TraumaEmotional ReunionCharacter-Driven DramaMelancholy ReflectionFriendship & SurvivalPsychological Impact of WarSlow-PacedIntimate StorytellingBritish NovelistSoviet Dissident

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Emotional Arithmetic legally?

Emotional Arithmetic is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Emotional Arithmetic worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Emotional Arithmetic?

1 h 39 min

Emotional Arithmetic runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emotional Arithmetic?

Critics30
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Emotional Arithmetic higher (55) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Emotional Arithmetic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Emotional Arithmetic?

3CAFIUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emotional Arithmetic in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.