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Total Eclipse

1995·Movie
1h 51min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, growing up, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Forbidden RomanceHistorical DramaLiterary FiguresPassionate RelationshipArtistic LifestylePsychological DepthSocial CommentaryMelancholic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Total Eclipse legally?

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Is Total Eclipse worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Total Eclipse rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Total Eclipse?

1 h 51 min

Total Eclipse runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Total Eclipse?

Critics33
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Total Eclipse higher (61) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Total Eclipse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Belgium, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Total Eclipse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Total Eclipse in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.