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La Notte

1961Movie2 h 2 minNR

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd4.3/5Rotten Tomatoes84%91%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A new genre of motion picture... to make you think and feel.

A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism
  • Existential Drama
  • Alienation and Isolation
  • Marriage in Crisis
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Depth
  • European Cinema
  • Art House

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Michelangelo Antonioni
Written by
Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra, Ennio Flaiano
Produced by
Emanuele Cassuto
Music by
Giorgio Gaslini

Everyone

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Facts

January 24, 1961 · 2 h 2 min · NR

Released
January 24, 1961
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Dull Surprise, Maybe Ever After, Dead Sparks +9

  • Dull Surprise
  • Maybe Ever After
  • Dead Sparks
  • Dutch Angle
  • No Full Name Given
  • The Oner
  • Visual Innuendo
  • You Can Leave Your Hat On
  • Manic Pixie Dream Girl
  • The Stoic
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Bathtub Scene

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream La Notte?"

Questions about La Notte

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream La Notte?

HBO MaxAMC+KanopyCriterion

In the United States, La Notte streams on HBO Max, AMC+, and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is La Notte worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 84%).

Is La Notte good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is La Notte plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is La Notte in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does La Notte use?

Dull SurpriseMaybe Ever AfterDead SparksDutch AngleNo Full Name GivenThe OnerVisual InnuendoYou Can Leave Your Hat OnManic Pixie Dream GirlThe StoicEstablishing Character MomentBathtub Sceneand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Dull Surprise, Maybe Ever After, and Dead Sparks.