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Young Goethe in Love

2010·Movie
1h 42min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, a real life story, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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After aspiring poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fails his law exams, he's sent to a sleepy provincial court to reform. Instead, he falls for Lotte, a young woman who is promised to another man.
Historical RomanceBiographical DramaComing-of-Age StoryLiterary AdaptationPeriod PieceGerman RomanticismEmotional ConflictForbidden LoveArtistic Aspirations

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Young Goethe in Love legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 Young Goethe in Love worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Young Goethe in Love?

1 h 42 min

Young Goethe in Love runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Young Goethe in Love based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Young Goethe in Love?

Critics60
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Young Goethe in Love much the same way.

What language is Young Goethe in Love in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Young Goethe in Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Young Goethe in Love in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.