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Lila Says

2005·Movie
1h 29min·R

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Chimo develops a crush on the pretty, blond Lila, a girl who recently moved into his Arab ghetto with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also falls for Lila, the ensuing love triangle initiates a journey of sexual discovery -- and sets off a chain of devastating events.
French Social RealismComing-of-Age DramaInterracial RomanceGhetto LifeSexual AwakeningControversialProvocativeCharacter-DrivenDialogue-Heavy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lila Says

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Where can I stream Lila Says legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lila Says worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lila Says rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Lila Says?

1 h 29 min

Lila Says runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lila Says?

Critics68
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Lila Says much the same way.

What language is Lila Says in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, United Kingdom.