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California

1977·Movie
1h 38min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

At the end of the Civil War, a Union soldier is released from prison and travels with a fellow prisoner to Missouri where his travelling companion is shot and hung for horse stealing. California decides to take the dead companion's belongings to his family's ranch, where he falls in love with his friend's sister. But then the "ghosts" of the war return in an unexpected way haunting him again.
Post-Civil War DramaHaunted PastViolence and RomancePsychological TurmoilMelancholy AtmosphereSlow-Burn NarrativeIntriguing PlotHistorical Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream California legally?

California is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Eternal Family, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is California worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is California rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is California?

1 h 38 min

California runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is California in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch California?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for California in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.