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A Bigger Splash

2015·Movie
2h 5min·R

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

We're all obscene.

An American couple, Paul and Marianne, spend their vacation in Italy and experience trouble when Marianne invites a former lover and his teenage daughter to visit, which leads to jealousy and dangerous sexual scenarios.
Psychological DramaMediterranean SettingComplex RelationshipsEnvy and DesireSlow-Burn SuspenseCharacter-DrivenArtistic CinematographyEuropean Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Bigger Splash

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Where can I stream A Bigger Splash legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Bigger Splash worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Bigger Splash rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is A Bigger Splash?

2 h 5 min

A Bigger Splash runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Bigger Splash?

Critics82
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate A Bigger Splash higher (82) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Bigger Splash in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch A Bigger Splash?

63ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZDE+49

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Bigger Splash in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Bigger Splash use?

Accidental MurderAdaptational Job ChangeAdaptational Location ChangeAdaptational NationalityAge-Gap RomanceBait-and-SwitchBilingual BackfireBut Not Too ForeignDid They or Didn't They?Incest SubtextHidden DepthsThe Voicelessand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for A Bigger Splash, including Accidental Murder, Adaptational Job Change, Adaptational Location Change.