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The Flowers of St. Francis

1950Movie1 h 27 minNR

DramaHistory
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

Summary

In a series of simple and joyous vignettes, director Roberto Rossellini and co-writer Federico Fellini lovingly convey the universal teachings of the People’s Saint: humility, compassion, faith, and sacrifice.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Roberto Rossellini, Luigi Giacosi
Written by
Brunello Rondi, Federico Fellini, Roberto Rossellini
Produced by
Angelo Rizzoli
Music by
Renzo Rossellini

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Facts

December 15, 1950 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
December 15, 1950
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Latin
Made in
Italy
Available in
10 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flowers of St. Francis?"

Questions about The Flowers of St. Francis

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Where can I stream The Flowers of St. Francis?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, The Flowers of St. Francis streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Flowers of St. Francis okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Flowers of St. Francis plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Flowers of St. Francis?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis in English?

ItalianLatin

No, it was made in Italian, with some Latin.