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That Obscure Object of Desire

1977Movie1 h 43 minR

ComedyDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic848.1Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

A sensual, slow-burning comedy movie about the mind and society.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

Luis Buñuel's masterpiece

After dumping a bucket of water on a beautiful young woman from the window of a train car, wealthy Frenchman Mathieu, regales his fellow passengers with the story of the dysfunctional relationship between himself and the young woman in question, a fiery 19-year-old flamenco dancer named Conchita. What follows is a tale of cruelty, depravity and lies -- the very building blocks of love.

Feels like

  • Erotic Drama
  • Psychological
  • Ambiguous Ending
  • Surreal
  • Unconventional Romance
  • Objectification
  • Social Commentary
  • French Cinema
  • Slow Burn

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Luis Buñuel
Written by
Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière, Pierre Louÿs
Produced by
Serge Silberman
Music by
Jacqueline Porel, Alex Pront, Gina Pignier

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Facts

August 17, 1977 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
August 17, 1977
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
France, Spain
Box office
$2,864
Available in
36 countries

Tropes

Meal Ticket, How We Got Here, You Can Leave Your Hat On +9

  • Meal Ticket
  • How We Got Here
  • You Can Leave Your Hat On
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • Latin Lover
  • Japanese Tourist
  • Insane Troll Logic
  • May–December Romance
  • Chastity Couple
  • Shout-Out
  • Surrealism
  • Little People Are Surreal

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream That Obscure Object of Desire?"

Questions about That Obscure Object of Desire

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Where can I stream That Obscure Object of Desire?

Criterion

In the United States, That Obscure Object of Desire streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is That Obscure Object of Desire worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 84).

Will That Obscure Object of Desire make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is That Obscure Object of Desire good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is That Obscure Object of Desire in English?

FrenchSpanish

No, it was made in French, with some Spanish.

What tropes does That Obscure Object of Desire use?

Meal TicketHow We Got HereYou Can Leave Your Hat OnWould Hit a GirlLatin LoverJapanese TouristInsane Troll LogicMay–December RomanceChastity CoupleShout-OutSurrealismLittle People Are Surrealand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Meal Ticket, How We Got Here, and You Can Leave Your Hat On.