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Adoption

1975Movie1 h 28 minNR

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%79%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

When middle-aged Kata realises that her life will only be complete if she has a baby of her own, her longstanding-but-married boyfriend Joska refuses to comply. But by developing an unlikely friendship with the angst-ridden teenage orphan Anna, who is also involved in a controversial relationship, Kata discovers aspects of herself, and her role as a woman, that have gone unexamined throughout her entire, lonely life.

Feels like

  • Hungarian Social Realism
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Exploration of Motherhood
  • Complex Romantic Dynamics
  • Orphanhood & Identity
  • Slow-Paced Narrative
  • Emotional Depth
  • Cinéma Vérité Style

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Márta Mészáros
Written by
Márta Mészáros, Gyula Hernádi, Ferenc Grunwalsky
Produced by
Judith Csernai, György Rózsási
Music by
György Kovács

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Facts

September 25, 1975 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
September 25, 1975
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Adoption?"

Questions about Adoption

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Where can I stream Adoption?

Criterion

In the United States, Adoption streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Adoption worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Adoption okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Adoption plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Adoption in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.