Albatross

2011·Movie
1h 30min·NR
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Beautiful. smart. talented. trouble.

Beth, a bookish teenager, befriends Emilia, an aspiring novelist who has just arrived in town. Emilia soon begins an affair with Beth's father that threatens to have devastating consequences.
Dysfunctional FamilyComing-of-Age DramaLiterary AdaptationSmall Town SecretsForbidden LovePsychological IntrigueMelancholyCharacter-DrivenContemporary Realism

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Albatross

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Where can I stream Albatross legally?

Albatross is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Albatross worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Albatross rated?

NRNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Albatross?

1 h 30 min

Albatross runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Albatross?

Critics48
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Albatross much the same way.

What language is Albatross in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Albatross?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Albatross in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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