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The Seagull

2018Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic585.9Rotten Tomatoes68%43%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and the mind, with standout dialogue and characters.

Good for date night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or warmth.

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Story

Based On The Play By Anton Chekhov

At a picturesque lakeside estate, a love triangle unfolds between the legendary diva Irina, her lover Boris, and the ingénue Nina.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Interpersonal Drama
  • Love Triangle
  • Melancholy
  • Character-Driven
  • Dialogue-Rich
  • Tragic Romance
  • Russian Classic
  • Psychological

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Michael Mayer
Written by
Stephen Karam
Produced by
Tom Hulce, Leslie Urdang, Robert Salerno
Music by
Anton Sanko, Nico Muhly

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Facts

May 11, 2018 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
May 11, 2018
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
61 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Seagull?"

Questions about The Seagull

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Seagull?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Seagull from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 20 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Seagull worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 58). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Is The Seagull okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Seagull make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The Seagull good for date night?

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