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Ophelia

2019Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

63

DecentGoodWatch score

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A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Hamlet through her eyes.

Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

Feels like

Shakespearean Retelling
Tragic Romance
Coming-of-Age Drama
Strong Female Lead
Visually Lush
Historical Period Piece
Political Intrigue
Melancholy Tone
Female Perspective

Crew

Directed by: Claire McCarthy
Written by: Semi Chellas, Lisa Klein
Produced by: Ehren Kruger, Sarah Curtis, Paul Hanson
Music by: Steven Price

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June 28, 2019 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released: June 28, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $12 million
Box office: $242,115
Available in: 58 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Alternate Ending, Dances and Balls, Period Piece +9

Adaptational Alternate Ending
Dances and Balls
Period Piece
Dance of Romance
Gross-Up Close-Up
Adaptation Expansion
Living with the Villain
Big, Screwed-Up Family
Related Differently in the Adaptation
Foregone Conclusion
Awful Truth
"Pan Up to the Sky" Ending

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ophelia?"

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Where can I stream Ophelia?

In the United States, Ophelia streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Ophelia worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Metacritic 60).

Is Ophelia okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Ophelia good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Ophelia use?

Adaptational Alternate EndingDances and BallsPeriod PieceDance of RomanceGross-Up Close-UpAdaptation ExpansionLiving with the VillainBig, Screwed-Up FamilyRelated Differently in the AdaptationForegone ConclusionAwful Truth"Pan Up to the Sky" Endingand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Adaptational Alternate Ending, Dances and Balls, and Period Piece.