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Evita

1996·Movie
2h 15min·PG

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

A real life story, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Unforgotten, forever loved and adored.

The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, an Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
MusicalBiopicPolitical DramaArgentinaHistoricalPowerFameAmbitionStrong Female Lead

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Evita

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Evita legally?

Evita is included with a subscription to BroadwayHD in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Evita worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Evita rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Evita?

2 h 15 min

Evita runs 2 h 15 min.

Is Evita based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Evita?

Critics54
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Evita higher (70) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Evita a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$141 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $141 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Evita in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Evita?

59ADARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDE+45

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Evita in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Evita use?

Adaptational Context ChangeDouble-Edged AnswerDark RepriseVillain SongSlut-ShamingGreek ChorusSleeping Their Way to the TopSpeaking Up for AnotherLarge HamDowner BeginningLast Note NightmareGhost Songand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Evita, including Adaptational Context Change, Double-Edged Answer, Dark Reprise.