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Bolero

1984·Movie
1h 45min·R
17
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No humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age6
  • Romance4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacingYou're watching with family

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About

An adventure in ecstasy.

Follows the tale of a young woman’s sexual awakening and subsequent journey around the world in pursuit of her ideal lover. Encounters include an Arabian sheik and a Spanish bullfighter. Her friend and butler accompany her and help to arrange her couplings.
Erotic RomanceSexual AwakeningPeriod PieceGlobal JourneySensual CinematographyEscapist FantasyRomantic AdventureMusic-Driven Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bolero legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Bolero in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Bolero worth watching?

17
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18/100 (IMDb 3, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 13). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bolero rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Bolero?

1 h 45 min

Bolero runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bolero?

Critics13
Audiences27

Not quite. Audiences rate Bolero higher (27) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Bolero a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$9 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Bolero in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bolero?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bolero in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bolero use?

Toros y FlamencoArab Oil SheikhShout-OutBeastly BloodsportsMs. FanserviceThe Roaring '20sLatin LoverThe Loins Sleep TonightBrainless BeautyRetraux FlashbackSex as Rite-of-PassageMan in a Kiltand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Bolero, including Toros y Flamenco, Arab Oil Sheikh, Shout-Out.