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Tanna

2015·Movie
1h 44min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Growing up, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Two tribes. One love.

In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.
Tribal CultureSouth Pacific RomanceArranged Marriage ConflictForbidden LoveCultural PreservationTradition vs. FreedomInter-tribal WarfareComing of Age

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tanna legally?

Tanna is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Filmzie. 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 Tanna worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tanna?

1 h 44 min

Tanna runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tanna?

Critics84
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Tanna higher (84) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tanna in?

EnglishBislama

It was made in English, with some Bislama. Produced in Australia, Vanuatu.

In how many countries can I watch Tanna?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tanna in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tanna use?

Scenery PornBased on a True StoryIronic JuxtapositionThe PlaceGone Swimming, Clothes StolenDriven to SuicideNational Geographic NudityArranged MarriageChekhov's GunStar-Crossed LoversTogether in DeathKarma Houdiniand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Tanna, including Scenery Porn, Based on a True Story, Ironic Juxtaposition.