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Volcano

2018·Movie
1h 44min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A series of odd coincidences has left Lukas, an interpreter for an OSCE military checkpoint inspection tour, stranded near a small southern Ukrainian steppe town. With nowhere to turn, this city boy finds shelter at the home of a colorful local named Vova. With Vova as his guide, Lukas is confronted by a universe beyond his imagination, one in which life seems utterly detached from any identifiable structure. Fascinated by his host and his host's daughter Marushka, with whom he is rapidly falling in love, Lukas’s contempt for provincial life slowly melts away and sets him on a quest for a happiness he had never known could exist.
Ukrainian Absurdist ComedyClash of CulturesRural LifeLost in TranslationRomantic QuestOffbeat CharactersSocial CommentaryFinding Happiness

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Volcano

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Volcano legally?

Volcano is included with a subscription to Klassiki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from Takflix. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Volcano worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Volcano?

1 h 44 min

Volcano runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Volcano?

Critics86
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Volcano higher (86) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Volcano in?

UkrainianEnglish

It was made in Ukrainian, with some English. Produced in Germany, Monaco, Ukraine.

In how many countries can I watch Volcano?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Volcano in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Volcano use?

Honor Before ReasonApathetic CitizensThe LoadCigarette of AnxietyWriters Cannot Do MathChekhov's GunI'm Melting!Say Your PrayersThe CavalryHeroic SacrificeDeadline NewsCruel and Unusual Deathand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Volcano, including Honor Before Reason, Apathetic Citizens, The Load.