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Bel Canto

2018·Movie
1h 40min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

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.
Hostage DramaOperaSouth AmericaGuerrilla WarfareUnlikely BondsCultural ClashPolitical IntrigueEmotional ResonanceMelancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bel Canto legally?

Bel Canto 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 Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bel Canto worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bel Canto rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bel Canto?

1 h 40 min

Bel Canto runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bel Canto?

Critics49
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Bel Canto much the same way.

What language is Bel Canto in?

EnglishJapaneseFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some Japanese, French, Spanish. Produced in Mexico, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bel Canto?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bel Canto in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.