Casablanca

1943·Movie
1h 42min·PG

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Masterful craft, stunning style.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance10
  • Nostalgia10
  • Pathos9

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, pop culture, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability10
  • World Immersion9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

They had a date with fate in Casablanca!

In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Classic Romantic DramaWar-Time IntrigueIconic PerformancesBittersweet Love StoryDialogue-DrivenPolitical UndercurrentsTimeless StorytellingSacrifice & DutyHistorical Setting

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Casablanca

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Casablanca legally?

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

Is Casablanca worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Casablanca rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Casablanca?

1 h 42 min

Casablanca runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Casablanca?

Critics100
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate Casablanca higher (100) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Casablanca a box office hit?

Budget$878,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $878,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 11.9 times its budget.

What language is Casablanca in?

EnglishGermanFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some German, French, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Casablanca?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Casablanca in 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Casablanca use?

Love TrianglePersona Non GrataGeorge Lucas Altered VersionFour-Philosophy EnsembleRunning GagPlot ParallelWar RefugeesTrain-Station GoodbyeDepth of FieldArch-EnemyCentral ThemeGreater Need Than Mineand 147 more

TV Tropes lists 159 storytelling tropes for Casablanca, including Love Triangle, Persona Non Grata, George Lucas Altered Version.

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