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The Tempest

2010·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Fantasy, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge.
Shakespeare AdaptationMagical RevengeIsland ExileStrong Female LeadPolitical IntrigueFantasy & DramaVisually EvocativeComplex RelationshipsTheatrical Dialogue

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Where can I stream The Tempest legally?

The Tempest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tempest worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tempest rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is The Tempest?

1 h 51 min

The Tempest runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tempest?

Critics37
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tempest higher (48) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Tempest a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$346,594

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $346,594 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is The Tempest in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Tempest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tempest in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.