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Certified Copy

2010·Movie
1h 46min·NR
78
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

In Tuscany to promote his latest book, a middle-aged English writer meets a French woman who leads him to the village of Lucignano.
Intellectual RomancePhilosophical DiscourseAmbiguous RelationshipTuscan SettingArtistic ExplorationContemporary Relationship DynamicsEuropean CinemaCharacter-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Certified Copy legally?

Certified Copy is included with a subscription to Philo and MUBI in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Certified Copy worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Certified Copy rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Certified Copy?

1 h 46 min

Certified Copy runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Certified Copy?

Critics86
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Certified Copy higher (86) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Certified Copy a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$8 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Certified Copy in?

FrenchEnglishItalian

It was made in French, with some English, Italian. Produced in France, Italy, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Certified Copy?

121ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBHBO+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Certified Copy in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.