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The Hours Of Light

2018Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

A slow-burning, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

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

Maria da Luz is almost blind. She's been waiting for cataract surgery for 3 years. António, an old fisherman, takes care of her, hiding the secret of an old love. Miguel, a mysterious boy, wanders through the city, watching daily for Maria's house. Luís, the mayor, seeks to solve the problem of hundreds of people with cataracts in the Municipality. Ana, Maria's daughter visits her mother. Despite their misfortune, they seek to redeem themselves under the eyes of António and Miguel. Maria da Luz is not alone.

Feels like

  • Gentle Human Drama
  • Character-Driven Story
  • Elderly Protagonist
  • Social Issues Commentary
  • Slow-Paced & Reflective
  • Intergenerational Bonds
  • Hopeful & Melancholy
  • Portuguese Cinema
  • Subtle Romance

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
António Borges Correia
Written by
António Borges Correia
Produced by
António Borges Correia
Music by
António Pedro Figueiredo

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Facts

May 2, 2018 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
May 2, 2018
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Portugal
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hours Of Light?"

Questions about The Hours Of Light

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hours Of Light?

PlexFawesomeCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, The Hours Of Light is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Hours Of Light worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Hours Of Light okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Hours Of Light plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Hours Of Light in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.