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Splendor

1989Movie1 h 50 min

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–70%

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

Splendor is the name of an old movie theater managed by Jordan, who inherited it from his father. The theater is in decay and only generates debts and trouble, but Jordan gets aid in his almost Quixotian quest from projectionist Luigi and ushurette Chantale.

Feels like

  • Cinematic Nostalgia
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Showbiz Reality
  • Quixotic Quest
  • Slow-Burn Character Study
  • French New Wave Influence
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Atmospheric Realism

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ettore Scola
Written by
Ettore Scola
Music by
Armando Trovajoli

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 16, 1989 · 1 h 50 min · Comedy

Released
February 16, 1989
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French
Made in
Italy
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Splendor?"

Questions about Splendor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Splendor?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Splendor worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Splendor okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Splendor make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Splendor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Splendor in English?

ItalianFrench

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