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Empire of Light

2022Movie1 h 55 minR

57

DecentGoodWatch score

57

DecentGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Directed by: Sam Mendes
Written by: Sam Mendes
Produced by: Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris
Music by: Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross

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December 9, 2022 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released: December 9, 2022
Runtime: 1 h 55 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $14 million
Box office: $11 million
Available in: 97 countries

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Where can I stream Empire of Light?

In the United States, Empire of Light streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 81 other countries.

Is Empire of Light worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Empire of Light good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Empire of Light plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Empire of Light a box office flop?

Budget$14 million

Box office$11 million

Yes: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.