Name: Total Eclipse
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995-11-03
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, David Thewlis, Romane Bohringer, Dominique Blanc, Nita Klein

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Touched by Genius. Cursed by Madness. Blinded by Love.

Young, wild poet Arthur Rimbaud and his mentor Paul Verlaine engage in a fierce, forbidden romance while feeling the effects of a hellish artistic lifestyle.

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Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Written by: Christopher Hampton
Produced by: Jean-Pierre Ramsay-Levi
Music by: Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

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Facts

November 3, 1995 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released: November 3, 1995
Runtime: 1 h 51 min
Age rating: R
Content: Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: France, Belgium, United Kingdom
Box office: $339,889
Available in: 8 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Total Eclipse?"

Questions about Total Eclipse

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Where can I stream Total Eclipse?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Total Eclipse worth watching?

46

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Total Eclipse good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Total Eclipse plot-driven or character-driven?

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