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Mario

2018·Movie
2h 3min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Follow your heart, or play by the rules?

Mario is a promising young footballer in Switzerland on his way to the top, closing in on the success he and his father always dreamed of. But when the talented striker Leon joins the team, they'll get caught up between the politics of the game and the politics of love, as rumours and prejudice threaten their careers and everything they've managed to build.
LGBTQ+ RomanceComing-of-Age StorySports DramaSocial CommentaryCharacter-DrivenEmotional and HeartfeltContemporary SettingRealistic RelationshipsSoccer World

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mario

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mario legally?

Mario is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Mario worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mario rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Mario?

2 h 3 min

Mario runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mario?

Critics100
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Mario higher (100) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mario in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Mario?

17ATBEBMBRBSCACHDEFRGBGGIELUNL+3

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mario in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mario use?

The BeardPlatonic Life-PartnersGayngstLast Het RomancePac Man FeverForced Out of the ClosetCry into ChestBlackmailNot Staying for BreakfastCareer Versus Man

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Mario, including The Beard, Platonic Life-Partners, Gayngst.