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Lamerica

1994·Movie
1h 52min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Fiore, an Italian conman, arrives in post Communist Albania with Gino, his young apprentice, to set up a shoe factory that will never open. The con requires a native Albanian, so they designate Spiro, an impoverished and confused former political prisoner as chairman of the board. When Fiore returns to Italy to get government funds for the project, Spiro unexpectedly disappears and Gino sets out on a journey to find him. The search leads him to discover Spiro's tragic personal history and witness Albanian poverty firsthand.
Post-Communist AlbaniaItalian ConmanPoverty and ExploitationIdentity and DiscoveryPolitical IntrigueMelancholy JourneySocial CommentaryMoral AwakeningCharacter-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lamerica worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lamerica rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Lamerica?

1 h 52 min

Lamerica runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lamerica?

Critics92
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Lamerica higher (92) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lamerica in?

ItalianAlbanian

It was made in Italian, with some Albanian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Lamerica?

2ESPT

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lamerica in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.