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Antonia's Line

1995·Movie
1h 42min·R

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Antonia's Line fingerprint

Big heart, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family, growing up, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A motion picture that celebrates everything you love about life.

After World War II, Antonia and her daughter, Danielle, go back to their Dutch hometown, where Antonia's late mother has bestowed a small farm upon her. There, Antonia settles down and joins a tightly-knit but unusual community. Those around her include quirky friend Crooked Finger, would-be suitor Bas and, eventually for Antonia, a granddaughter and great-granddaughter who help create a strong family of empowered women.
Generational SagaFemale EmpowermentRural LifeQuirky CommunityPost-War SettingLife-AffirmingSlice of LifeHuman ConnectionCharacter-DrivenDutch Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Antonia's Line legally?

Antonia's Line is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Antonia's Line worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Antonia's Line rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Antonia's Line?

1 h 42 min

Antonia's Line runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Antonia's Line?

Critics70
Audiences83

Not quite. Audiences rate Antonia's Line higher (83) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Antonia's Line in?

Dutch

It was made in Dutch. Produced in Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch Antonia's Line?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Antonia's Line in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Antonia's Line use?

BlackmailThe EndGhost SongSex MontageChild ProdigyDeath by ChildbirthAsshole VictimDeath MontageCeiling BangerIntro DumpArt Imitates ArtNaked People Trapped Outsideand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Antonia's Line, including Blackmail, The End, Ghost Song.