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Love in the Time of Cholera

2007·Movie
2h 19min·R
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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How long would you wait for love?

In Colombia just after the Great War, an old man falls from a ladder; dying, he professes great love for his wife. After the funeral, a man calls on the widow - she dismisses him angrily. Flash back more than 50 years to the day Florentino Ariza, a telegraph boy, falls in love with Fermina Daza, the daughter of a mule trader.
Epic RomanceUnrequited LoveHistorical DramaMelancholy AtmosphereComplex CharactersLiterary AdaptationSouth American SettingEmotional Depth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Love in the Time of Cholera

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Where can I stream Love in the Time of Cholera legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love in the Time of Cholera worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love in the Time of Cholera rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love in the Time of Cholera?

2 h 19 min

Love in the Time of Cholera runs 2 h 19 min.

Is Love in the Time of Cholera based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love in the Time of Cholera?

Critics34
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Love in the Time of Cholera higher (51) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Love in the Time of Cholera a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 10% of its budget.

What language is Love in the Time of Cholera in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Love in the Time of Cholera?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love in the Time of Cholera in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love in the Time of Cholera use?

DeterminatorTheme NamingNo Communities Were HarmedFull-Name BasisMagic RealismGenius BonusDecoy ProtagonistDriven to SuicideThere Are Two Kinds of People in the WorldLove TriangleHow We Got HereIt Will Never Catch Onand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Love in the Time of Cholera, including Determinator, Theme Naming, No Communities Were Harmed.