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Amy

1998·Movie
1h 44min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Scare3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Amy's father, Franco, was a popular rock musician accidentally electrocuted while performing on stage. The psychological trauma leaves Amy mute and deaf. So the 8-year-old is brought by her mother, Tanya, to Melbourne to diagnose the reasons for her continued silence.
Child TraumaFamily DramaHealing JourneyMute ProtagonistEmotional DepthMusic & GriefPsychological ExplorationMother-Daughter BondQuietly Affecting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amy

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Where can I stream Amy legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amy worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amy rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Amy?

1 h 44 min

Amy runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amy?

Critics40
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Amy higher (66) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Amy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Amy?

3AUNZUS

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