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Lilies

1997·Movie
1h 36min
74
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Great Passion and Tragic Betrayal

1952: Bishop Bilodeau visits a prison to hear the confession of Simon, a boyhood friend jailed for murder 40 years ago. However, once there, Bilodeau finds himself forced to watch a play put on by Simon and the other inmates depicting the two men's youths. As the play progresses, the tragic truth of Simon's crime comes to light.
Quebecois CinemaForbidden LovePrison DramaTragic SecretComplex FlashbacksRepressed DesireStunning VisualsEmotional Intensity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Lilies legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lilies worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lilies rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Lilies?

1 h 36 min

Lilies runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lilies?

Critics89
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Lilies higher (89) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lilies in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Lilies?

5ATCADEFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lilies in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.