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Besieged

1998Movie1 h 33 minR

73

GoodGoodWatch score

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

While in exile in Italy, an African woman finds herself trying to get back home and free her imprisoned husband. But the only man that can help her do so is in love with her.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Written by: Bernardo Bertolucci, Clare Peploe, James Lasdun
Produced by: Massimo Cortesi
Music by: Alessio Vlad

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Facts

February 5, 1998 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released: February 5, 1998
Runtime: 1 h 33 min
Age rating: R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: Italian
Also spoken: English, Swahili, Hungarian
Made in: Italy, United Kingdom
Available in: 7 countries

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

Questions about Besieged

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Where can I stream Besieged?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Besieged worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%).

Is Besieged good for date night?

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

Is Besieged plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Besieged in English?

ItalianEnglishSwahiliHungarian

No, it was made in Italian, with some English, Swahili, and Hungarian.