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I Knew Her Well

1965Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes91%79%

A melancholic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

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

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

A young woman from the Italian countryside experiences the dark side of the business after she moves to Rome to become a star.

Feels like

  • Italian Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Showbiz Disillusionment
  • Social Critique
  • Psychological Drama
  • Melancholic
  • Character Study
  • Rome
  • 1960s

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Antonio Pietrangeli
Written by
Ruggero Maccari, Ettore Scola, Antonio Pietrangeli
Produced by
Turi Vasile
Music by
Piero Piccioni

Everyone

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

Facts

December 1, 1965 · 1 h 55 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
December 1, 1965
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France, Germany
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Mood Whiplash, Toplessness from the Back, Kick the Dog +9

  • Mood Whiplash
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Kick the Dog
  • Really Gets Around
  • Hates Being Alone
  • Skinnydipping
  • Central Theme
  • Feet-First Introduction
  • Match Cut
  • Horrible Hollywood
  • Sexy Backless Outfit
  • Unreveal Angle

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream I Knew Her Well?"

Questions about I Knew Her Well

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Where can I stream I Knew Her Well?

Criterion

In the United States, I Knew Her Well 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 30 other countries.

Is I Knew Her Well worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is I Knew Her Well plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is I Knew Her Well in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.