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Diva

1981·Movie
1h 57min·R
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic88–Rotten Tomatoes97%86%

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A , thriller: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Her voice was his calling.

Jules, a young Parisian postman, secretly records a concert performance given by the opera singer Cynthia Hawkins, whom he idolises. The following day, Jules runs into a woman who is being pursued by armed thugs. Before she is killed, the woman slips an audio cassette into his mail bag...
Neo-Noir ThrillerStylized CinematographyOpera & Music FocusRomantic SuspenseParisian UndergroundCult Classic80s AestheticIntriguing MysteryHigh Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-Jacques Beineix
Written by:
Jean Van Hamme, Jean-Jacques Beineix, Daniel Odier
Produced by:
Serge Silberman, Irène Silberman
Composed by:
Vladimir Cosma

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Diva

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diva?

KanopyBFI Player

In the United States, Diva streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Diva worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Diva good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Is Diva plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Diva in English?

FrenchEnglishItalian

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

What tropes does Diva use?

Falling-in-Love MontageComposite CharacterStalking is LoveLoony FanMacGuffinCool CarDirty CopThe ChessmasterCool HouseBunny-Ears LawyerBlackmailI'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffinand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Falling-in-Love Montage, Composite Character, and Stalking is Love.