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What We Wanted
2020·Movie
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Alice and Niklas are a young couple who's biggest wish is to have a child of their own. After several failed attempts they decide to go on a holiday in Sardinia to clear their minds. There they meet a family from Austria that seems to have everything they ever wished for. But appearances can be deceiving...
Family DramaPsychological TensionRelationship DynamicsYearning for ChildrenSardinia SettingAustrian Family EncounterDeceptive AppearancesEmotional Struggles
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Is What We Wanted worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.9).
Is What We Wanted okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is What We Wanted good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is What We Wanted plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is What We Wanted in English?
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No, it was made in German, with some English and Italian.