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Celia

1989Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–85%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

A tale of innocence corrupted.

In 1950s Australia, young Celia is growing up with a sense of isolation and mistrust of the world that surrounds her. Her mother and father won't let her play with the kids next door because their parents are communists. Then her pet bunny is taken away because of rabbit overpopulation. And, more traumatizing yet, when her grandmother dies, she's the one to discover the corpse. To cope, she retreats into elaborate fantasies.

Feels like

  • Psychological Coming-of-Age
  • Dark Fantasy Elements
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Rural Australian Setting
  • Disturbing Imaginings
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Social Isolation
  • Character Study
  • Visual Storytelling

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Ann Turner
Written by
Ann Turner
Produced by
Timothy White, Gordon Glenn
Music by
Chris Neal

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Facts

May 18, 1989 · 1 h 43 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 18, 1989
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$50,000
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Animal Motifs, Chummy Commies, Dirty Commies +5

  • Animal Motifs
  • Chummy Commies
  • Dirty Commies
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Heat Wave
  • Red Scare
  • Plot-Triggering Death
  • White Mask of Doom

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Celia?"

Questions about Celia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Celia?

KanopyPlex

In the United States, Celia is free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Celia worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Celia scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 5 of 10 and tension 7.

Is Celia 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.