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Terraferma

2011Movie1 h 28 minR

Drama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes67%57%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

A Sicilian family deals with the arrival of a group of immigrants on their island.

Feels like

  • Immigration Drama
  • Sicilian Culture
  • Family Relationships
  • Social Issues
  • Mediterranean Setting
  • Character-Driven
  • Contemporary Italy
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Hope and Despair

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Emanuele Crialese
Written by
Emanuele Crialese, Vittorio Moroni
Produced by
Riccardo Tozzi, Fabio Conversi, Giovanni Stabilini
Music by
Franco Piersanti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 7, 2011 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
September 7, 2011
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
Amharic
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
15 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Terraferma?"

Questions about Terraferma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terraferma?

KanopyCohen MediaTubi TV

In the United States, Terraferma streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Terraferma worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Terraferma okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Terraferma 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.

Was Terraferma a box office flop?

Budget$9 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

Is Terraferma in English?

ItalianAmharic

No, it was made in Italian, with some Amharic.