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Freedom

2009·Movie
1h 51min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A Gypsy family travels the French roads during the Second World War, followed by Little Claude, a young boy seeking a new family after his parents "left and never returned". Upon reaching a town where they traditionally stop for a few months and work in vineyards, they learn that a new law forbids them from being nomadic. Theodore, the town's mayor, and Miss Lundi, the schoolteacher, protect and help the Gypsies. Despite this, They are arrested and placed in an internment camp. Theodore manages to rescue them and gives them a piece of property where they must settle. But the Gypsies' deeply ingrained thirst for freedom makes this sedentary lifestyle difficult to bear. After Theodore and Miss Lundi are arrested for resistance, the Gypsies decide they must get back on the move in order to remain free.
Historical DramaRoma ExperienceWorld War IIPersecutionNomadic CultureSocial CommentaryResilienceHumanismFrench Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Freedom

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Where can I stream Freedom legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Freedom worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Freedom rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Freedom?

1 h 51 min

Freedom runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Freedom?

Critics68
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Freedom much the same way.

What language is Freedom in?

FrenchGerman

It was made in French, with some German. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Freedom?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Freedom in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.