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I Dream in Another Language

2017·Movie
1h 41min

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Big heart, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

When a language dies, a unique vision of the world is lost forever

An indigenous language is in peril, as its last two speakers had a quarrel in the past and haven't spoken to each other in over 50 years. Martín, a young linguist, will undertake the challenge of bringing the old friends back together and convincing them to speak once again so he can obtain a recorded registration of the language and study it.
Indigenous Language PreservationLinguistic StudyRelationship ReconciliationCultural HeritageSlow-Paced DramaSubtle RomanceThought-ProvokingMeaningful ConnectionRural Setting

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Where can I stream I Dream in Another Language legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. 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 I Dream in Another Language worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I Dream in Another Language?

1 h 41 min

I Dream in Another Language runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Dream in Another Language?

Critics72
Audiences80

Not quite. Audiences rate I Dream in Another Language higher (80) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is I Dream in Another Language in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Mexico, Netherlands, Israel.

In how many countries can I watch I Dream in Another Language?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Dream in Another Language in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Dream in Another Language use?

Central ThemeDead Person ConversationTroubled Backstory FlashbackLet the Past BurnFoilIronySkipping SchoolCreation MythLost LanguageSpirit WorldPrecision F-StrikeO.O.C. Is Serious Business

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for I Dream in Another Language, including Central Theme, Dead Person Conversation, Troubled Backstory Flashback.