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Becoming Burlesque

2019·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb3.9Rotten Tomatoes–80%

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Becoming Burlesque fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Fatima is a Toronto-born modern muslim girl raised in a family of mixed-cultures and mixed messages about what her role in the world is. She gets sucked into the empowering world of a sexy Burlesque cabaret, and unleashes her brave and confident Burlesque identity, “Babylon”. Then she must reconcile her old self with her new.
Empowerment JourneyCultural IdentityBurlesque PerformanceSelf-DiscoveryCharacter TransformationModern DramaToronto SettingFeminist ThemesArtistic Expression

Crew

Directed by:
Jackie English

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Becoming Burlesque legally?

PrimeHooplaPlexTubi TV

Becoming Burlesque is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Becoming Burlesque worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 3.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Becoming Burlesque rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Becoming Burlesque?

1 h 36 min

Becoming Burlesque runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Becoming Burlesque in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Becoming Burlesque?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Becoming Burlesque in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.