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Facing Windows

2003Movie1 h 46 min

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic557.5Rotten Tomatoes63%86%

A moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Feels like

  • Italian Drama
  • Holocaust Memory
  • Complex Relationships
  • Psychological Depth
  • Emotional
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Slow Burn

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Ferzan Özpetek
Written by
Ferzan Özpetek, Gianni Romoli
Produced by
Gianni Romoli, Uberto Pasolini, Tilde Corsi
Music by
Andrea Guerra

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Facts

February 27, 2003 · 1 h 46 min · Drama, Romance

Released
February 27, 2003
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, Italy, Türkiye, Portugal
Box office
$16 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Facing Windows?"

Questions about Facing Windows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Facing Windows?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Facing Windows from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Facing Windows worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Facing Windows good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Facing Windows plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Facing Windows in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.