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Bel Canto

2018Movie1 h 40 min

DramaMusic
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic506.0Rotten Tomatoes47%46%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A famous opera singer is held hostage in South America by a guerrilla rebel group after performing at a Japanese businessman's lavish birthday party. Unexpected bonds are forged in the standoff that ensues.

Feels like

  • Hostage Drama
  • Opera
  • South America
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Unlikely Bonds
  • Cultural Clash
  • Political Intrigue
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Melancholy

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Paul Weitz
Written by
Paul Weitz, Ann Patchett, Anthony Weintraub
Produced by
Paul Weitz, Sean Fogel, Andrew Miano
Music by
David Majzlin

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Facts

September 13, 2018 · 1 h 40 min · Violence

Released
September 13, 2018
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, French, Spanish
Made in
Mexico, United States
Box office
$177 million
Available in
65 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bel Canto?"

Questions about Bel Canto

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bel Canto?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Bel Canto streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Bel Canto worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Bel Canto good for date night?

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

Is Bel Canto plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.