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The Europeans

1979·Movie
1h 31min·PG

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.
Henry James Adaptation19th Century New EnglandExpatriate AmericansClass DifferencesMarriage AspirationsPeriod DramaIntimate Character StudyMelancholic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Europeans legally?

The Europeans is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. 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 The Europeans worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Europeans rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Europeans?

1 h 31 min

The Europeans runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Europeans?

Critics74
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate The Europeans higher (74) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Europeans in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Europeans?

10AUCADKFIGBGGIENOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Europeans in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.