Listen

2020·Movie
1h 13min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Listen fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacing

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About

Hear my voice.

In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Immigrant ExperienceSocial ServicesFamily SeparationDeafnessParental StruggleOutskirts of LondonPortuguese FamilySocial Commentary

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Listen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Listen legally?

Listen is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, OVID, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also 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 Listen worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Listen?

1 h 13 min

Listen runs 1 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Listen?

Critics68
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Listen much the same way.

What language is Listen in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in Portugal, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Listen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Listen in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Listen use?

Door-Closes EndingDepartment of Child DisservicesFive-Finger DiscountForeign Language TitleHiding Behind the Language Barrier

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Listen, including Door-Closes Ending, Department of Child Disservices, Five-Finger Discount.

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