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Lola Montès

1955Movie1 h 56 minNR

DramaRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A nostalgic, sensual drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

She lived too intensely and far too well!

Lola Montes, previously a great adventuress, is reduced to being the attraction of a circus after having been the lover of various important men.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical
  • Showbiz
  • European Cinema
  • Visually Striking
  • Melodramatic
  • Complex Female Character
  • Tragic Romance

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Max Ophüls
Written by
Max Ophüls, Jacques Laurent, Franz Geiger
Produced by
André Haguet, Anton Schelkopf, Albert Caraco
Music by
Georges Auric

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Facts

December 23, 1955 · 1 h 56 min · NR

Released
December 23, 1955
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, English
Made in
France, Germany
Available in
11 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lola Montès?"

Questions about Lola Montès

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Where can I stream Lola Montès?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Lola Montès streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Lola Montès worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

Is Lola Montès good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lola Montès plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Lola Montès in English?

FrenchGermanEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some German and English.