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Gabriela

1983·Movie
1h 39min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

In 1925, Gabriela, a poor, uneducated, yet charming woman becomes cook, mistress, and then wife of Nacib, a bar owner in Ilhéus, a small Brazilian coastal town run by the local colonels.
Historical RomanceBrazilian Period DramaSensual ExplorationCultural ImmersionSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven StoryCharming & WhimsicalComing-of-Age ArcLush Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gabriela

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gabriela legally?

Gabriela 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 Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gabriela worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gabriela rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Gabriela?

1 h 39 min

Gabriela runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Gabriela based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gabriela?

Critics33
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Gabriela higher (57) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Gabriela in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch Gabriela?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gabriela in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.