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Adoption

1975·Movie
1h 28min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Hungarian Social RealismIntimate Character StudyMelancholic DramaExploration of MotherhoodComplex Romantic DynamicsOrphanhood & IdentitySlow-Paced NarrativeEmotional DepthCinéma Vérité Style

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Adoption legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Adoption worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Adoption rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Adoption?

1 h 28 min

Adoption runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Adoption?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Adoption higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Adoption in?

Hungarian

It was made in Hungarian. Produced in Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Adoption?

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