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The Lady

2011Movie2 h 12 minR

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

The story of Aung San Suu Kyi as she becomes the core of Burma's democracy movement, and her relationship with her husband, writer Michael Aris.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Luc Besson
Written by
Rebecca Frayn
Music by
Éric Serra

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Facts

November 30, 2011 · 2 h 12 min · R

Released
November 30, 2011
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Burmese
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lady?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lady?

In the United States, The Lady streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Lady worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Lady good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Lady 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.

Was The Lady a box office flop?

Budget$23 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $23 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.