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The Barefoot Contessa

1954·Movie
2h 8min·NR
IMDb6.9Metacritic707.1Rotten Tomatoes100%71%

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The Barefoot Contessa fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The world's most beautiful animal!

A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
Hollywood MelodramaBehind-the-ScenesComplex Female LeadClassic CinemaEuropean SettingTragic RomancePsychological DepthCritique of Fame

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Jean-Pierre Mocky, Bernard Vorhaus
Written by:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Produced by:
Michał Waszyński, Angelo Rizzoli, Franco Magli
Composed by:
Claude Hitchcock, Peter T. Davies, Mario Nascimbene

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Barefoot Contessa

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Where can I stream The Barefoot Contessa legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

The Barefoot Contessa is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also 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 The Barefoot Contessa worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Barefoot Contessa rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Barefoot Contessa?

2 h 8 min

The Barefoot Contessa runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Barefoot Contessa?

Critics85
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate The Barefoot Contessa higher (85) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Barefoot Contessa in?

EnglishSpanishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch The Barefoot Contessa?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Barefoot Contessa in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Barefoot Contessa use?

This Is RealityFirst-Person Peripheral NarratorLady DrunkStarts with Their FuneralSexy Sweater GirlKnight in Sour ArmorProtagonist TitlePietà PlagiarismOverly Nervous Flop SweatInformation Wants to Be FreeShout-OutSympathetic Adultererand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Barefoot Contessa, including This Is Reality, First-Person Peripheral Narrator, Lady Drunk.