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Europa '51

1952·Movie
1h 58min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Society, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
Italian NeorealismPost-War ItalySocial CommentarySpiritual CrisisExistential DramaFamily ConflictPsychological DepthMelodrama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Europa '51 legally?

Europa '51 is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Europa '51 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Europa '51 rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Europa '51?

1 h 58 min

Europa '51 runs 1 h 58 min.

What language is Europa '51 in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Europa '51?

8BEBRCAESFRITJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Europa '51 in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Europa '51 use?

Blood from the MouthDeath of a ChildDowner EndingDriven to SuicideFish out of WaterGilligan CutGo Among Mad PeopleHeroic BSoDInkblot TestMiscarriage of JusticePlot-Triggering Death"No Peeking!" Requestand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Europa '51, including Blood from the Mouth, Death of a Child, Downer Ending.