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Prospero's Books

1991Movie2 h 6 minR

67
GoodGoodWatch score
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

An exiled magician finds an opportunity for revenge against his enemies muted when his daughter and the son of his chief enemy fall in love in this uniquely structured retelling of the 'The Tempest'.

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Directed by
Peter Greenaway
Written by
Peter Greenaway
Produced by
Kees Kasander

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August 30, 1991 · 2 h 6 min · R

Released
August 30, 1991
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Italy
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
9 countries

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Where can I stream Prospero's Books?

In the United States, Prospero's Books is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Prospero's Books worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (62).

Can I half-watch Prospero's Books?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Prospero's Books good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.