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Tove

2020·Movie
1h 43min

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Melancholic and hopeful

  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

A real life story and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In search of freedom and desire

Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
Biographical DramaPost-War HelsinkiArtistic FreedomMoomin CreatorLGBTQ+ ThemesCreative ProcessFinnish CinemaHistorical ContextPainter's JourneyInternational Fame

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tove legally?

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

Is Tove worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tove?

1 h 43 min

Tove runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Tove based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tove?

Critics77
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Tove higher (77) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tove in?

FinnishEnglishFrenchSwedish

It was made in Finnish, with some English, French, Swedish. Produced in Finland, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Tove?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tove in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.