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Lianna

1983Movie1 h 53 minR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes80%63%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.

Feels like

  • Lesbian Romance
  • Coming Out
  • Marital Dissolution
  • Self-Discovery
  • Relationship Drama
  • Intimate
  • Thoughtful
  • Emotional

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
John Sayles
Written by
John Sayles
Produced by
Maggie Renzi, Jeffrey Nelson
Music by
Mason Daring

Everyone

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Facts

January 19, 1983 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
January 19, 1983
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$300,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Lianna

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Where can I stream Lianna?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

In the United States, Lianna streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Lianna worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Lianna good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lianna 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.