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In a Year with 13 Moons

1978·Movie
2h 4min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Scare3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Elvira Weishaupt, once a burly working-class butcher, has made an enormous sacrifice for love. She has undergone a sex change for a romantic interest who has abandoned her, and she now must struggle to reconcile her past life with her present identity.
Trans Identity DramaGerman New Wave CinemaPsychological RealismExistential IsolationTragic RomanceSocietal RejectionRaw PerformanceMelancholic AtmosphereGender PoliticsHuman Dignity

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Where can I stream In a Year with 13 Moons legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In a Year with 13 Moons worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In a Year with 13 Moons rated?

Sexual contentNudityStrong languageDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: sexual content, nudity, strong language, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is In a Year with 13 Moons?

2 h 4 min

In a Year with 13 Moons runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In a Year with 13 Moons?

Critics76
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see In a Year with 13 Moons much the same way.

What language is In a Year with 13 Moons in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch In a Year with 13 Moons?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In a Year with 13 Moons in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.