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Adela

2008Movie1 h 28 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Adela, a former radio personality, celebrates her 80th birthday. Alone, and without support, she longs for the family and stability of years gone by. Mundane events take on heightened meaning as Adela gauges her life against those of the sea of humanity. Adela is about the quiet moments in life that can fill us with either joy or sorrow.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Directed by
Adolfo Alix Jr.

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Facts

July 11, 2008 · 1 h 28 min · Drama

Released
July 11, 2008
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Filipino
Made in
Philippines
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Adela

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Adela?

In the United States, Adela streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Adela worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 72).

Is Adela 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 Adela in English?

Filipino

No, it was made in Filipino.