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Crossing

2024·Movie
1h 46min
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

It seems Istanbul is a place where people come to disappear.

Lia, a retired teacher from Georgia, learns from her young neighbor, Achi, that her long-lost transgender niece, Tekla, has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of Tekla, Lia travels to Istanbul with the unpredictable Achi, where they explore the hidden depths of the city.
Heartfelt DramaIntergenerational RelationshipsLGBTQ+ ThemesRoad TripCultural ExplorationEmotional JourneyCharacter-DrivenSlow-Paced & ReflectiveContemporary Social Issues

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Crossing legally?

Crossing is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crossing worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Crossing?

1 h 46 min

Crossing runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crossing?

Critics90
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Crossing higher (90) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Crossing in?

GeorgianEnglishTurkish

It was made in Georgian, with some English, Turkish. Produced in Denmark, France, Georgia, Sweden, Türkiye.

In how many countries can I watch Crossing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crossing in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.