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Tristana

1970·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but bittersweet.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana

As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horacio is doomed.
Psychological DramaSpanish CinemaBuñuelian SensibilityPower DynamicsSocial SatireCharacter StudyMoral AmbiguityPeriod PieceTragic Transformation

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Where can I stream Tristana?

In the United States, Tristana streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Tristana worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 93). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Tristana okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

Is Tristana plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Tristana?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Tristana in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.