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The Weeping Meadow

2004Movie2 h 49 min

DramaHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic738.9Rotten Tomatoes68%90%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and war, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Story

The story follows a family of refugees from the early twentieth century through to the Civil War. Through movements, separations, and reunions, personal lives intersect with Greece’s major historical transformations. Space and time are in constant flux, while the characters remain trapped in an unending search for a homeland.

Feels like

  • Historical Epic
  • Greek Cinema
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Political History
  • Slow Burn
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Human Migration
  • War-torn
  • Art House

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Theo Angelopoulos
Written by
Petros Markaris, Theo Angelopoulos, Tonino Guerra
Produced by
Theo Angelopoulos, Reinhold Elschot, Peter Nadermann
Music by
Eleni Karaindrou

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Facts

February 20, 2004 · 2 h 49 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 20, 2004
Runtime
2 h 49 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Greek
Made in
Greece, France, Germany, Italy
Box office
$64,424
Available in
9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Weeping Meadow?"

Questions about The Weeping Meadow

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Where can I stream The Weeping Meadow?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Weeping Meadow worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 73). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (71).

Will I feel good after watching The Weeping Meadow?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Weeping Meadow?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Weeping Meadow in English?

Greek

No, it was made in Greek.