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Chicken with Plums

2011·Movie
1h 32min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Stunning style, big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser-Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death.
Melancholic RomanceAnimated DramaMusical OdePersian SettingExistential ReflectionStylized VisualsLost Love StoryArtist's GriefNon-Linear StorytellingGrief & Acceptance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Chicken with Plums legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chicken with Plums worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Chicken with Plums?

1 h 32 min

Chicken with Plums runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chicken with Plums?

Critics72
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Chicken with Plums much the same way.

Was Chicken with Plums a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What language is Chicken with Plums in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, Belgium, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Chicken with Plums?

27ARATBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEECES+13

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chicken with Plums in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.