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Neruda

2016·Movie
1h 48min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes92%69%
IMDb6.8Metacritic827.2Rotten Tomatoes92%69%

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Neruda fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A renowned poet. An unknown inspector. A legendary manhunt.

It’s 1948 and the Cold War has arrived in Chile. In the Congress, prominent Communist Senator and popular poet Pablo Neruda accuses the government of betraying the Party and is stripped of his parliamentary immunity by President González Videla. The Chief of Investigative Police instructs inspector Óscar Peluchonneau to arrest the poet. Neruda tries to escape from the country with his wife, the painter Delia del Carril, but they are forced to go underground.
Biographical DramaPolitical IntrigueHistorical FictionChilean HistoryPoet and PoliticianCold War EraCat and Mouse GameSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Pablo Larraín, Waldo Salgado, María José Droguett
Written by:
Guillermo Calderón, Eliseo Altunaga
Produced by:
Axel Kuschevatzky, Moira Miller, Pablo Pinto
Composed by:
Federico Jusid, Hervé Schneid, Carlos Cabezas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Neruda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Neruda legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreeMUBIPluto TVPlex

Neruda is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Neruda worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Neruda rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Neruda?

1 h 48 min

Neruda runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Neruda based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Neruda?

Critics87
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Neruda higher (87) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Neruda in?

SpanishFrench

It was made in Spanish, with some French. Produced in United States, Argentina, Chile, France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Neruda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Neruda in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Neruda use?

Bourgeois BohemianRun for the BorderMononymous Biopic TitleNo Hero to His ValetUnreliable NarratorKavorka ManYoung Future Famous People

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Neruda, including Bourgeois Bohemian, Run for the Border, Mononymous Biopic Title.