Beloved/Friend

1999Movie1 h 27 minNR

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Based on a work of Josep Maria Benet i Jornet entitled "Testament", the film tells the story of an aging professor of medieval literature with the dilemma of deciding who will inherit his essay on "The Book of friend and loved" by Ramon Llull.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Ventura Pons
Produced by
Ventura Pons
Music by
Carles Cases

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Facts

January 29, 1999 · 1 h 27 min · NR

Released
January 29, 1999
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
Catalan
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
40 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Beloved/Friend?"

Questions about Beloved/Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beloved/Friend?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Beloved/Friend worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Beloved/Friend plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Beloved/Friend good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Beloved/Friend in English?

CatalanSpanish

No, it was made in Catalan, with some Spanish.