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Luca

2021·Movie
1h 35min·PG

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Luca fingerprint

Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up, family, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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About

Prepare for an unforgettable trip.

Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
Italian Summer NostalgiaHeartwarming Coming-of-AgeVisually Stunning Mediterranean SettingFriendship and BelongingWholesome Family AdventurePoignant Emotional GrowthLyrical Musical ScoreGentle Fantasy ElementsUniversal AppealComfort Viewing Experience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Luca

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Where can I stream Luca legally?

Luca is included with a subscription to Disney+ and fuboTV in the United States. 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 Luca worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Luca rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Luca?

1 h 35 min

Luca runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Luca?

Critics81
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Luca much the same way.

Was Luca a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$51 million

No. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is Luca in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Luca?

84ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+70

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Luca in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Luca use?

Meaningful EchoWhat Measure Is a Non-Human?Just the Introduction to the OppositesHumans Are the Real MonstersDisappeared DadBabies Ever AfterNever Trust a TrailerTruth in TelevisionSubhuman Surfacing ShotSpit TakeUnwitting Instigator of DoomTeam Hand-Stackand 169 more

TV Tropes lists 181 storytelling tropes for Luca, including Meaningful Echo, What Measure Is a Non-Human?, Just the Introduction to the Opposites.