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An Impossible Love

2018·Movie
2h 15min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

A chronicle of the unconditional love between a mother and her daughter, from 1958 to the present day, which is endangered by an unsteady and manipulative father.
Tragic RomanceDysfunctional FamilyHistorical DramaComplex CharactersEmotional StorytellingSlow-PacedFrench CinemaSocial Critique

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream An Impossible Love legally?

An Impossible Love is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Impossible Love worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Impossible Love rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is An Impossible Love?

2 h 15 min

An Impossible Love runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Impossible Love?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate An Impossible Love higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is An Impossible Love in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch An Impossible Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Impossible Love in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.