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A Quiet Passion

2016·Movie
2h 5min
71
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.
Biographical DramaLiterary FigurePeriod PieceIntrospectivePoeticCharacter StudyHistorical DramaMelancholyFeminist Perspective

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Quiet Passion legally?

A Quiet Passion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, The CW, and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Quiet Passion worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Quiet Passion?

2 h 5 min

A Quiet Passion runs 2 h 5 min.

Is A Quiet Passion based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Quiet Passion?

Critics85
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate A Quiet Passion higher (85) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was A Quiet Passion a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 23% of its budget.

What language is A Quiet Passion in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Quiet Passion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Quiet Passion in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.