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Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love

2019·Movie
1h 38min
73
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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

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A story of enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse, Marianne Ihlen. The film follows their relationship from their early days in Greece, a time of "free love" and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.
Biographical DocumentaryMusical RomanceTragic Love StoryIntimate PortraitArtistic & PoeticMelancholy & ReflectiveGreek Island SettingCultural IconComplex Relationship

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Where can I stream Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love legally?

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love rated?

Nudity

Content advisories: nudity.

How long is Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love?

1 h 38 min

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love?

Critics75
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love much the same way.

What language is Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love in?

EnglishNorwegian

It was made in English, with some Norwegian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.