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The Countess

2009·Movie
1h 40min
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–41%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou're watching with family

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About

She sacrificed all for love and others for beauty

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.
Historical DramaPsychological HorrorDark & GothicBiographical TragedyObsessive LoveVisceral ViolencePower & CorruptionIntriguing Lead PerformancePeriod Immersion

Crew

Directed by:
Julie Delpy, Caroline Veyssière, Scott Kirby
Written by:
Julie Delpy
Produced by:
Stefan Arndt, Manuela Stehr, Christopher Tuffin
Composed by:
Julie Delpy, Kai Tebbel, Kai Tebbel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Countess

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Where can I stream The Countess legally?

PhiloAMC+Sundance Now

The Countess is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also 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 The Countess worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Countess rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Countess?

1 h 40 min

The Countess runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Countess based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Was The Countess a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$784,522

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $784,522 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is The Countess in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The Countess?

8CHCZESFRKRNLSKUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Countess in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.