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The Hawks and the Sparrows

1966·Movie
1h 30min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and satire

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Politics, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.

A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.
Italian NeorealismPolitical AllegoryPhilosophical ComedySocial SatireExistential themesBlack and WhiteRoad MovieCritique of ModernityFather-Son Relationship

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Hawks and the Sparrows legally?

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Is The Hawks and the Sparrows worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hawks and the Sparrows rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Hawks and the Sparrows?

1 h 30 min

The Hawks and the Sparrows runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hawks and the Sparrows?

Critics85
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see The Hawks and the Sparrows much the same way.

What language is The Hawks and the Sparrows in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Hawks and the Sparrows?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hawks and the Sparrows in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hawks and the Sparrows use?

Belief Makes You StupidBuxom Beauty StandardCredits GagThe Farmer and the ViperFlipping the TableGhostly GlideHypocriteMagical RealismThe Noun and the NounShow Within a ShowStreetwalkerUndercrankand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Hawks and the Sparrows, including Belief Makes You Stupid, Buxom Beauty Standard, Credits Gag.