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Nora

2000·Movie
1h 46min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes64%38%
IMDb5.9Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes64%38%

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, a real life story, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue, characters, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

She gave a voice to his words and fire to his passion.

In 1904, in Dublin, James Joyce chats up Nora Barnacle, a hotel maid recently come from Galway. She enchants him with her frank, direct and uninhibited manner, and before long, he's convinced her to come with him to Trieste, where he has a job with Berlitz. Over time, Nora pulls him through phobias, tolerates his drinking, takes in his brother Stan, and bests Joyce at 'the writin' game' to bring him back to Italy from Dublin where he's gone to open a cinema. But his sexual jealousy threatens the relationship and sends her back to Galway with the children. Is there any way to tame Jim's green-eyed monster? And, will the lad ever get his stories published?
Biographical RomanceLiterary Figure StudyEarly 20th Century DublinPassionate RelationshipIntellectual & TumultuousDialogue-DrivenCharacter-FocusedArtistic StruggleHistorical Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Pat Murphy
Written by:
Gerard Stembridge, Pat Murphy, Brenda Maddox
Produced by:
Ewan McGregor, James Flynn, Guy Collins
Composed by:
Peter Gleaves, Diane Greaves, Jason Swanscott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Nora

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nora legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVFawesomeTubi TV

Nora is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nora worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nora rated?

NuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Nora?

1 h 46 min

Nora runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Nora based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nora?

Critics67
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate Nora higher (67) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nora in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Nora?

19AUCMDKESFIGBGGGHIEISKEMWNGNO+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nora in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nora use?

The AlcoholicOoh, Me Accent's SlippingSignificant Wardrobe ShiftCrazy Jealous GuySex MontageSelf-Insert FicAnnoying Younger SiblingInformed AbilityLeitmotifAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherLust ObjectAm I Just a Toy to You?and 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Nora, including The Alcoholic, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, Significant Wardrobe Shift.