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The Flowers of St. Francis

1950·Movie
1h 27min·NR
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace1
  • Spectacle1
  • Adrenaline0

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Faith and meaning, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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A Movie for Today... And All Time

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. Gorgeously photographed to evoke the medieval paintings of Saint Francis’s time, and cast with monks from the Nocera Inferiore Monastery, The Flowers of St. Francis is a timeless and moving portrait of the search for spiritual enlightenment.
Devotional DramaSpiritual JourneyHistorical BiographyQuiet ContemplationHumble Character StudyBlack and White CinemaItalian NeorealismFaith and CompassionMeditative ExperiencePhilosophical Exploration

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Where can I stream The Flowers of St. Francis legally?

The Flowers of St. Francis is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Flowers of St. Francis rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Flowers of St. Francis?

1 h 27 min

The Flowers of St. Francis runs 1 h 27 min.

Is The Flowers of St. Francis based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Flowers of St. Francis?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Flowers of St. Francis higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Flowers of St. Francis in?

ItalianLatin

It was made in Italian, with some Latin. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Flowers of St. Francis?

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