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Ophelia

2019·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Shakespearean RetellingTragic RomanceComing-of-Age DramaStrong Female LeadVisually LushHistorical Period PiecePolitical IntrigueMelancholy ToneFemale Perspective

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ophelia

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Where can I stream Ophelia legally?

Ophelia is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Ophelia worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ophelia rated?

PG-13ViolenceSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Ophelia?

1 h 54 min

Ophelia runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ophelia?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Ophelia much the same way.

Was Ophelia a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$242,115

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $242,115 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Ophelia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ophelia?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ophelia in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Ophelia, including Adaptational Alternate Ending, Dances and Balls, Period Piece.