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Portrait of a Lady on Fire

2019Movie2 h 1 minR

DramaRomance
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic958.5Rotten Tomatoes98%91%

A deeply romantic, profoundly sad drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Don't regret. Remember.

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Feels like

  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Visually Painterly
  • Emotional Melancholy
  • Historical Period Drama
  • Female Gaze
  • Intimate & Sensual
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Masterful Acting
  • Quiet Intensity

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Céline Sciamma
Written by
Céline Sciamma
Produced by
Bénédicte Couvreur
Music by
Para One, Arthur Simonini

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Facts

September 6, 2019 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
September 6, 2019
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
58 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Fauxshadowing, "Back to Camera" Pose +9

  • Shout-Out
  • Fauxshadowing
  • "Back to Camera" Pose
  • Female Gaze
  • Love Theme
  • Foreshadowing
  • Third-Act Misunderstanding
  • I Resemble That Remark!
  • Color Contrast
  • Source Music
  • Rule of Perception
  • Fictional Painting

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Portrait of a Lady on Fire?"

Questions about Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Portrait of a Lady on Fire?

KanopyHBO Max

In the United States, Portrait of a Lady on Fire streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Portrait of a Lady on Fire worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 95). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is Portrait of a Lady on Fire good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Portrait of a Lady on Fire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Portrait of a Lady on Fire in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.

What tropes does Portrait of a Lady on Fire use?

Shout-OutFauxshadowing"Back to Camera" PoseFemale GazeLove ThemeForeshadowingThird-Act MisunderstandingI Resemble That Remark!Color ContrastSource MusicRule of PerceptionFictional Paintingand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Fauxshadowing, and "Back to Camera" Pose.