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Invisible Life

2019Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic818.3Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A deeply moving, nostalgic drama movie about family and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A tropical melodrama

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1950. In the conservative home of the Gusmão family, Eurídice and Guida are two inseparable sisters who support each other. While Guida can share with her younger sister the details of her romantic adventures, Eurídice finds in her older sister the encouragement she needs to pursue her dream of becoming a professional pianist.

Feels like

  • Intergenerational Drama
  • Brazilian Historical Fiction
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Female Resilience
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Family Secrets
  • Visually Lush Period Piece
  • Poignant Reunion
  • Social Class Contrast

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Karim Aïnouz
Written by
Karim Aïnouz, Murilo Hauser, Inés Bortagaray
Produced by
Rodrigo Teixeira
Music by
Benedikt Schiefer

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Facts

August 30, 2019 · 2 h 20 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 30, 2019
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
Greek
Made in
Brazil, Germany
Available in
78 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Invisible Life?"

Questions about Invisible Life

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Is Invisible Life worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.7, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Invisible Life okay for kids?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Invisible Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Invisible Life good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Invisible Life in English?

PortugueseGreek

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some Greek.