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The Right Distance

2007Movie1 h 46 min

DramaMystery
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–68%

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The arrival of an attractive young teacher in a small town in the Po valley disturbs the drowsy life of the place, leading eventually to a murder.

Feels like

  • Italian Neorealism Revival
  • Rural Noir
  • Class Conflict Drama
  • Atmospheric & Melancholic
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Social Commentary
  • Visually Poetic
  • Immigration Themes
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Quiet Tension

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Carlo Mazzacurati
Written by
Marco Pettenello, Claudio Piersanti, Carlo Mazzacurati
Produced by
Domenico Procacci
Music by
Carla Kihlstedt

Everyone

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Facts

October 19, 2007 · 1 h 46 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
October 19, 2007
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Right Distance?"

Questions about The Right Distance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Right Distance?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Right Distance worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Right Distance?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Right Distance in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.