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The Milky Way

1969·Movie
1h 42min

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The Milky Way fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4
  • Romance3

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.
Surreal Road MovieReligious SatirePhilosophicalAbsurdist HumorSpiritual JourneyHistorical AllegoryNon-Linear NarrativeEccentric CharactersEuropean Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Milky Way

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Milky Way worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Milky Way rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Milky Way?

1 h 42 min

The Milky Way runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Milky Way?

Critics95
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Milky Way higher (95) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Milky Way in?

FrenchItalianLatinSpanish

It was made in French, with some Italian, Latin, Spanish. Produced in Germany, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Milky Way?

130ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBGBHBM+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Milky Way in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Milky Way use?

Finish Dialogue in UnisonHiccup HijinksChekhov's GunExtra! Extra! Read All About It!Double KnockoutMeet CuteSexy Backless OutfitDeadpan SnarkerAs You KnowBumbling SidekickThrowing the FightAccidental Athlete

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Milky Way, including Finish Dialogue in Unison, Hiccup Hijinks, Chekhov's Gun.