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Measure for Measure

2020·Movie
1h 47min
IMDb5.6Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes33%91%

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Some rise by sin, some by virtue fall.

An improbable love affair flares up between Karima, a modern Muslim girl, and Claudio, a local musician, in Melbourne's most notorious housing estate, where ruthless gangs rule, drug abuse spreads and racial tension grows.
Gritty Social RealismImmigrant ExperienceTender Romance in HardshipUrban DecayComing-of-Age DramaClass StruggleIntimate Character StudyMelancholic AtmosphereAuthentic DialogueHope Amidst Despair

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Ireland, Karlyn Fitzgerald, Karen Mahood
Written by:
William Shakespeare, Damian Hill, Paul Ireland
Produced by:
David Redman, Damian Hill, Paul Ireland
Composed by:
Paul Pirola, James Harvey, Tai Jordan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Measure for Measure

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Where can I stream Measure for Measure legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

Measure for Measure is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. 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 Measure for Measure worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Measure for Measure rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Measure for Measure?

1 h 47 min

Measure for Measure runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Measure for Measure?

Critics40
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Measure for Measure higher (74) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Measure for Measure in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Measure for Measure?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Measure for Measure in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.