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Becoming Astrid

2018·Movie
2h 3min
IMDb7.1Metacritic717.3Rotten Tomatoes96%82%

Where to watch

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVID

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Becoming Astrid fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Be the author of your own story.

When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.
Biographical DramaHistorical Period PieceInspirational JourneyComing-of-Age StoryOvercoming AdversityFeminist ThemesHeartfelt & MovingPersonal GrowthEmpowering Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Pernille Fischer Christensen
Written by:
Kim Fupz Aakeson, Pernille Fischer Christensen
Produced by:
Rene Ezra, Marc Schmidheiny, Tomas Eskilsson
Composed by:
Erik S. Watland, Henric Andersson, Andreas Franck

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Becoming Astrid

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Where can I stream Becoming Astrid legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeOVIDPlexFawesomeViaplay

Becoming Astrid is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Becoming Astrid worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Becoming Astrid?

2 h 3 min

Becoming Astrid runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Becoming Astrid based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Becoming Astrid?

Critics84
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Becoming Astrid higher (84) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Becoming Astrid in?

SwedishDanish

It was made in Swedish, with some Danish. Produced in Denmark, Sweden, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Becoming Astrid?

23ATBEBYCACHCZDEDKESFIFRGBGGKR+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Becoming Astrid in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.