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Olga

2004Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

DramaHistory
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–71%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–71%

Summary

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Jayme Monjardim
Written by
Fernando Morais, Rita Buzzar
Produced by
Rita Buzzar
Music by
Marcus Viana

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Facts

August 20, 2004 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
August 20, 2004
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
German, Spanish, Russian
Made in
Brazil
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Despair Event Horizon, Undercover as Lovers, Historical Villain Upgrade +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Olga?"

Questions about Olga

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Olga?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Olga worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Olga okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Olga?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Olga plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Olga in English?

PortugueseGermanSpanishRussian

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some German, Spanish, and Russian.

What tropes does Olga use?

Despair Event HorizonUndercover as LoversHistorical Villain UpgradeArtistic License – HistoryYoung Future Famous PeopleSupporting ProtagonistLa RésistanceChummy CommiesAction GirlCold-Blooded TortureGreater-Scope VillainHistorical Badass Upgradeand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Despair Event Horizon, Undercover as Lovers, and Historical Villain Upgrade.