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Romola

1924Movie1 h 46 minNR

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

In Renaissance Florence, a Florentine trader meets a shipwrecked stranger, who introduces himself as Tito Melema, a young Italianate-Greek scholar. Tito becomes acquainted with several other Florentines, including Nello the barber and a young girl named Tessa.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Henry King

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Facts

December 6, 1924 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
December 6, 1924
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Box office
$497,234
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Romola?"

Questions about Romola

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Romola?

In the United States, Romola streams on MGM+ and Fandor, and it is free with ads on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and Cineverse. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Romola worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Romola okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Romola plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Romola good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.