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Viridiana

1962·Movie
1h 30min
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

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KanopyCriterionDarkroom

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Viridiana fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Society, the mind, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Viridiana is preparing to start her life as a nun when she is sent, somewhat unwillingly, to visit her aging uncle, Don Jaime. He supports her; but the two have met only once. Jaime thinks Viridiana resembles his dead wife. Viridiana has secretly despised this man all her life and finds her worst fears proven when Jaime grows determined to seduce his pure niece. Viridiana becomes undone as her uncle upends the plans she had made to join the convent.
Spanish CinemaReligious SatirePsychological DramaMoral AmbiguityProvocativeComplex CharactersMelancholyDark HumorArt House

Crew

Directed by:
Luis Buñuel, Juan Luis Buñuel, José Puyol
Written by:
Luis Buñuel, Julio Alejandro, Benito Pérez Galdós
Produced by:
Gustavo Alatriste, Pere Portabella, Ricardo Muñoz Suay
Composed by:
Aurelio García Tijeras, Gustavo Pittaluga

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Viridiana

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Where can I stream Viridiana legally?

KanopyCriterionDarkroom

Viridiana is included with a subscription to Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Viridiana worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Viridiana rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Viridiana?

1 h 30 min

Viridiana runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Viridiana based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Viridiana?

Critics97
Audiences85

Not quite. Critics rate Viridiana higher (97) than audiences (85). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Viridiana in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Spain, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Viridiana?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Viridiana in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Viridiana use?

Disappeared DadKissing CousinsGratuitous EnglishCat FightDude, She's Like in a ComaNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedHumans Are BastardsSlipping a MickeyA Party, Also Known as an OrgyI Love the DeadLeg FocusCreepy Crossdresserand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Viridiana, including Disappeared Dad, Kissing Cousins, Gratuitous English.