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Three Thousand Years of Longing

2022Movie1 h 48 minR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic606.5Rotten Tomatoes71%71%

A deeply romantic, wondrous drama movie about fantasy and history, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Story

What would you wish for?

A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories.

Feels like

  • Sensual Fantasy Romance
  • Visually Opulent
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Mythological Epic
  • Intimate Dialogue
  • Melancholic Wonder
  • Historical Vignettes
  • Magical Realism

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
George Miller
Written by
George Miller, Augusta Miller
Produced by
George Miller, Doug Mitchell
Music by
Tom Holkenborg

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2022 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
August 24, 2022
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Turkish, German, Greek
Made in
Australia, China, United Kingdom
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Humans Are Special, Benevolent Genie, Bookworm +9

  • Humans Are Special
  • Benevolent Genie
  • Bookworm
  • Science Destroys Magic
  • Meaningful Name
  • The Sleepless
  • Foreshadowing
  • Ambiguous Situation
  • No Name Given
  • Wishing for More Wishes
  • Roger Rabbit Effect
  • Serial Romeo

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Thousand Years of Longing?"

Questions about Three Thousand Years of Longing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Three Thousand Years of Longing?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Three Thousand Years of Longing streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Three Thousand Years of Longing worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Three Thousand Years of Longing good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Three Thousand Years of Longing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Three Thousand Years of Longing a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$20 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What tropes does Three Thousand Years of Longing use?

Humans Are SpecialBenevolent GenieBookwormScience Destroys MagicMeaningful NameThe SleeplessForeshadowingAmbiguous SituationNo Name GivenWishing for More WishesRoger Rabbit EffectSerial Romeoand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Humans Are Special, Benevolent Genie, and Bookworm.