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The Strange Case of Angelica

2010Movie1 h 37 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic755.8Rotten Tomatoes85%44%

A slow-burning, romantic drama movie about the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A photographer, Isaac, is asked by hotel owners to take portraits of their recently deceased daughter Angélica. When he looks at her through the lens of his camera, she appears to come back to life just for him. He instantly falls in love with her. From that moment, he will be haunted by Angélica day and night.

Feels like

  • Portuguese Cinema
  • Supernatural Romance
  • Melancholic
  • Photographer
  • Obsessive Love
  • Surreal
  • Slow-Paced
  • Intriguing

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Manoel de Oliveira
Written by
Manoel de Oliveira
Produced by
Luis Miñarro, Maria João Mayer, François d'Artemare
Music by
Maria João Pires, Elsa Ferreira, Henri Maïkoff

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Facts

December 29, 2010 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Released
December 29, 2010
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal, Brazil, France, Spain
Budget
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Strange Case of Angelica?"

Questions about The Strange Case of Angelica

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Where can I stream The Strange Case of Angelica?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Strange Case of Angelica is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Strange Case of Angelica worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is The Strange Case of Angelica good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Strange Case of Angelica plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Strange Case of Angelica in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.