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Lourdes

2009·Movie
1h 35min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In order to escape her isolation, wheelchair-bound Christine makes a life changing journey to Lourdes, the iconic site of pilgrimage in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Spiritual DramaCharacter StudyEuropean CinemaPilgrimage StoryDisability ThemesContemplativeHope & FaithHuman IsolationQuietly Powerful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lourdes legally?

Lourdes is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lourdes worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lourdes rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Lourdes?

1 h 35 min

Lourdes runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lourdes?

Critics86
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Lourdes higher (86) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lourdes in?

FrenchEnglishItalian

It was made in French, with some English, Italian. Produced in Germany, Austria, France.

In how many countries can I watch Lourdes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lourdes in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.