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Tristana

1970·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
IMDb7.4Metacritic938.1Rotten Tomatoes97%83%

Where to watch

KanopyCohen MediaCineverseTubi TV

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Tristana fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5

World

The mind, society, and history

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.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Luis Buñuel, Pierre Lary, Carmen Salas
Written by:
Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro, Benito Pérez Galdós
Produced by:
Luis Buñuel, Robert Dorfmann, Manuel Torres Larrodé
Composed by:
José Nogueira, Bernardino Fronzetti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tristana

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tristana legally?

KanopyCohen MediaCineverseTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. 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 Tristana worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tristana rated?

PG-13Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tristana?

1 h 38 min

Tristana runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tristana?

Critics95
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Tristana higher (95) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tristana in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Tristana?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tristana in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tristana use?

My Girl Is Not a SlutGreedy JewCatapult NightmareAn Arm and a LegMatch CutTalent DoubleMurder by InactionSexless MarriageWidow's WeedsSame Language DubSexy Discretion ShotSnow Means Death

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Tristana, including My Girl Is Not a Slut, Greedy Jew, Catapult Nightmare.