LOLA

2023·Movie
1h 19min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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LOLA fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Technology, the future, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Making history will never be the same again

Sussex, England, 1938. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, Thomasina and Martha Hanbury, two ingenious sisters, create LOLA, a miraculous machine.
Found FootageAlternate HistoryTime TravelSci-Fi MysteryHistorical SettingIntrigue & SuspenseTechnological DiscoverySocial Commentary

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Questions about LOLA

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Where can I stream LOLA legally?

LOLA is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, 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 LOLA worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is LOLA?

1 h 19 min

LOLA runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on LOLA?

Critics99
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate LOLA higher (99) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is LOLA in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch LOLA?

33AEATAUBHBRCADEDZEGESFRGBGGIE+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for LOLA in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does LOLA use?

Bratty Teenage DaughterHormone-Addled TeenagerThe RunawayDesperately Looking for a Purpose in LifeContrived CoincidenceI Will Wait for YouOf Corsets SexyThe 'VerseBittersweet Ending"All Grown Up" RemarkChildhood Friend RomanceOne Degree of Separationand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for LOLA, including Bratty Teenage Daughter, Hormone-Addled Teenager, The Runaway.

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