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Ondine

2010·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
IMDb6.8Metacritic657.0Rotten Tomatoes70%61%

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Ondine fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The truth is not what you know. It's what you believe.

On the coast of Cork, Syracuse is a divorced fisherman who has stopped drinking. His precocious daughter Annie has failing kidneys. One day, he finds a nearly-drowned young woman in his net; she calls herself Ondine and wants no one to see her. He puts her up in an isolated cottage that was his mother's. Annie discovers Ondine's presence and believes she is a selkie, a seal that turns human while on land. Syracuse is afraid to hope again.
Irish FolkloreMagical RealismRomantic DramaFishermanSelkie MythHope and HealingSmall TownFather-Daughter Relationship

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Jordan, Michael Stevenson, Jamie Christopher
Written by:
Neil Jordan
Produced by:
Neil Jordan, Susie Figgis, Ben Browning
Composed by:
Steve Fanagan, Caoimhe Doyle, Aza Hand

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ondine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ondine legally?

The RokuKanopyHooplaPlexDistroTVMagnolia Selects

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ondine worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ondine rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Ondine?

1 h 51 min

Ondine runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ondine?

Critics68
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Ondine much the same way.

Was Ondine a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Ondine in?

EnglishRomanian

It was made in English, with some Romanian. Produced in Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ondine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ondine in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ondine use?

Disappeared DadSirens Are MermaidsEmbarrassing NicknameUnderwear SwimsuitDaddy's GirlLeg FocusWild HairThe AlcoholicRewatch BonusMood WhiplashUptight Loves WildBitch Alertand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Ondine, including Disappeared Dad, Sirens Are Mermaids, Embarrassing Nickname.