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Beloved

2011·Movie
2h 19min
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes56%45%
IMDb6.1Metacritic556.8Rotten Tomatoes56%45%

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Beloved fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and family

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

Be hard be brave

From Paris in the 1960s to London in the first decade of the third millennium, Madeleine and her daughter Véra flit from one amorous adventure to the next, living for the moment and taking all the opportunities that life offers. But not every love affair is without its consequences, its upsets and its disappointments. As time goes by and gnaws away at one’s deepest feelings, love becomes a harder game to play.
French Musical DramaRomantic EpicGenerational SagaBittersweet Love StoryMelancholy ToneCharacter StudyEvocative SoundtrackIntertwined DestiniesArt-House Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Christophe Honoré
Written by:
Christophe Honoré
Produced by:
Pascal Caucheteux, Richard Rousseau
Composed by:
Alex Beaupain

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Beloved

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beloved legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowPlex

Beloved is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. 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 Beloved worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beloved rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Beloved?

2 h 19 min

Beloved runs 2 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beloved?

Critics56
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Beloved much the same way.

Was Beloved a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.

What language is Beloved in?

FrenchEnglishCzech

It was made in French, with some English, Czech. Produced in France, United Kingdom, Czechia.

In how many countries can I watch Beloved?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beloved in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beloved use?

Naked NutterAnd I Must ScreamSympathetic MurdererMercy KillSouthern GothicAlas, Poor VillainA Family AffairMama BearVerbed TitleI Die FreeMagic RealismPredecessor Villainand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Beloved, including Naked Nutter, And I Must Scream, Sympathetic Murderer.