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L'Avventura

1960·Movie
2h 24min·NR
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes94%88%

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HBO MaxCriterionDarkroom

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L'Avventura fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A new adventure in filmmaking...

Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.
Italian CinemaExistential DramaPsychological MysteryAlienationMelancholyAmbiguousSlow BurnCharacter Study

Crew

Directed by:
Michelangelo Antonioni, Franco Indovina, Gianni Arduini
Written by:
Michelangelo Antonioni, Michelangelo Antonioni, Tonino Guerra
Produced by:
Luciano Perugia, Fernando Cinquini, Enrico Bologna
Composed by:
Fausto Ancillai, Nino Renda, Giovanni Fusco

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about L'Avventura

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Where can I stream L'Avventura legally?

HBO MaxCriterionDarkroom

L'Avventura is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is L'Avventura worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is L'Avventura rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is L'Avventura?

2 h 24 min

L'Avventura runs 2 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on L'Avventura?

Critics94
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate L'Avventura higher (94) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is L'Avventura in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch L'Avventura?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for L'Avventura in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does L'Avventura use?

AdventureAll Girls Want Bad BoysAs You KnowBetty and VeronicaBroken BirdBig "NO!"Captain ObviousClothing SwitchCrying WolfThe CynicSleeping SingleUnresolved Sexual Tensionand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for L'Avventura, including Adventure, All Girls Want Bad Boys, As You Know.