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Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose

2015Movie13 min

AnimationDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A deeply moving, melancholic animated movie about fantasy and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A nightingale bird discovers a true lover when she witnesses a young university student talk with great passion about his beloved. The Nightingale goes on a quest to find the red rose the Student needs win his lovers heart, but this comes at a chilling price. Based on the classic fairytale by Oscar Wilde.

Feels like

  • Animated Fairytale
  • Oscar Wilde Adaptation
  • Tragic Romance
  • Symbolic Storytelling
  • Melancholic Beauty
  • Sacrifice for Love
  • Artistic Animation
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Brendan Fletcher, Del Kathryn Barton
Written by
Brendan Fletcher, Del Kathryn Barton
Produced by
Brendan Fletcher, Angie Fielder
Music by
Sarah Blasko

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Facts

February 9, 2015 · 13 min · Suicide Themes

Released
February 9, 2015
Runtime
13 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
53 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose?"

Questions about Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose

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Where can I stream Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose?

Vimeo

In the United States, Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose is free with ads on Vimeo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.