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Elisa & Marcela

2019Movie1 h 58 minR

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving drama movie about a real life story and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • True Story Adaptation
  • Same-Sex Marriage
  • Social Persecution
  • Spain 1901
  • Forbidden Love
  • Political Intrigue
  • Strong Female Characters

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Directed by
Isabel Coixet
Written by
Isabel Coixet

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May 24, 2019 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
May 24, 2019
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about Elisa & Marcela

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Where can I stream Elisa & Marcela?

In the United States, Elisa & Marcela streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Elisa & Marcela worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Elisa & Marcela good for date night?

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

Is Elisa & Marcela in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.