GoodWatchSign up

Paprika

1991·Movie
1h 56min

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Paprika fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You're watching with family

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Tinto Brass re-opens the closed houses!

In 1957 Trieste, a few months before the general ban on brothels, inexperienced country girl Mimma becomes Paprika to finance her useless boyfriend as a prostitute. Amid the hustle and bustle of Rome, Paprika drifts from one brothel to another as she learns the ropes and works her way up one client at a time. However, as Paprika embarks on a stormy journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, the sense that something is missing haunts her. Is Paprika meant to experience a passionate romance and solve the great mystery of true love?
Erotic DramaItalian CinemaHistorical SettingFemale ProtagonistComing-of-AgeSocial RealismCharacter StudyHuman RelationshipsAdult Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Paprika

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paprika legally?

Paprika is included with a subscription to Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Paprika worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Paprika rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Paprika?

1 h 56 min

Paprika runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Paprika based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Paprika in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Paprika?

6ATCACHDEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Paprika in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Paprika use?

Unnamed ParentIdiot BallCool ChairCranky NeighborFailure Is the Only OptionSurfer DudeSecret WordIntelligible UnintelligibleCannot Keep a SecretCloud Cuckoolander

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Paprika, including Unnamed Parent, Idiot Ball, Cool Chair.