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An American Rhapsody

2001·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
58
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Sometimes you have to lose your way to find your home.

A Hungarian family forced to flee the Communist country for the United States must leave a young daughter behind. Six years later, the family arranges to bring the absent daughter to the United States where she has trouble adjusting. The daughter then decides to travel to Budapest to discover her identity.
Immigrant ExperienceCold War DramaIdentity CrisisFamily Separation & ReunionSemi-AutobiographicalComing-of-Age JourneyCultural DisplacementPoignantly BittersweetPost-War Europe

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream An American Rhapsody legally?

An American Rhapsody is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An American Rhapsody worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An American Rhapsody rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is An American Rhapsody?

1 h 46 min

An American Rhapsody runs 1 h 46 min.

Is An American Rhapsody based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on An American Rhapsody?

Critics54
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate An American Rhapsody higher (64) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is An American Rhapsody in?

EnglishItalianHungarian

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

In how many countries can I watch An American Rhapsody?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An American Rhapsody in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.