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Christ Stopped at Eboli

1979Movie3 h 40 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes90%76%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes90%76%

Summary

In the fascist Italy of 1935, a painter trained as a doctor is exiled to a remote region near Eboli. Over time, he learns to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the peasants, and to overcome his isolation.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Francesco Rosi
Written by
Raffaele La Capria, Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
Produced by
Franco Cristaldi, Nicola Carraro
Music by
Piero Piccioni

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Facts

February 23, 1979 · 3 h 40 min · Drama

Released
February 23, 1979
Runtime
3 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Christ Stopped at Eboli?"

Questions about Christ Stopped at Eboli

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Where can I stream Christ Stopped at Eboli?

Criterion

In the United States, Christ Stopped at Eboli streams on Criterion. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Christ Stopped at Eboli worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is Christ Stopped at Eboli plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Christ Stopped at Eboli in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.