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A Fantastic Woman

2017Movie1 h 44 minR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic817.0Rotten Tomatoes94%76%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

My name is Marina Vidal. Do you have any problem with that?

Marina's life is thrown into turmoil following the death of her partner. Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy.

Feels like

  • Transgender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Social Prejudice
  • Contemporary Chile
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Discrimination
  • Love and Acceptance
  • Powerful Performance
  • Melancholy Drama

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Sebastián Lelio
Written by
Gonzalo Maza, Sebastián Lelio
Produced by
Pablo Larraín, Juan de Dios Larraín, Gonzalo Maza
Music by
Matthew Herbert

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Facts

April 6, 2017 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
April 6, 2017
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Chile, Germany, Spain, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Sheet of Glass, Alliterative Name, Insistent Appellation +9

  • Sheet of Glass
  • Alliterative Name
  • Insistent Appellation
  • Noble Bigot with a Badge
  • May–December Romance
  • Downer Beginning
  • Hidden Depths
  • Berserk Button
  • Hand-or-Object Underwear
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Bathtub Scene
  • Female Gaze

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Fantastic Woman?"

Questions about A Fantastic Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Fantastic Woman?

Tubi TV

In the United States, A Fantastic Woman is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is A Fantastic Woman worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is A Fantastic Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is A Fantastic Woman good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Fantastic Woman in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does A Fantastic Woman use?

Sheet of GlassAlliterative NameInsistent AppellationNoble Bigot with a BadgeMay–December RomanceDowner BeginningHidden DepthsBerserk ButtonHand-or-Object UnderwearMood WhiplashBathtub SceneFemale Gazeand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Sheet of Glass, Alliterative Name, and Insistent Appellation.