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Liliom

1934Movie1 h 58 minNR

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%75%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%75%

Summary

Two women love the same man in a world of few prospects. In Budapest, Liliom is a "public figure," a rascal who's a carousel barker, loved by the experienced merry-go-round owner and by a young, innocent maid.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Fritz Lang
Written by
Bernard Zimmer, Fritz Lang, Robert Liebmann
Produced by
Erich Pommer
Music by
Jean Lenoir, Franz Waxman

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Facts

May 15, 1934 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
May 15, 1934
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Alternate Ending, Afterlife Antechamber, All Girls Want Bad Boys +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Liliom?"

Questions about Liliom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Liliom?

Xumo Play

In the United States, Liliom is free with ads on Xumo Play. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Liliom worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Liliom good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Liliom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Liliom in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Liliom use?

Adaptational Alternate EndingAfterlife AntechamberAll Girls Want Bad BoysThe CasanovaCelestial BureaucracyComforting ComforterConversation CutDriven to SuicideExtreme DoormatForeshadowingYou, Get Me CoffeeMundane Afterlifeand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Adaptational Alternate Ending, Afterlife Antechamber, and All Girls Want Bad Boys.