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Solo

2023·Movie
1h 42min

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Solo fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Emerging Montreal drag queen Simon must deal with two impossible loves: a passionate, yet destructive affair with Olivier and a cold relationship with his mother, who's just returned after fifteen years.
Queer DramaFamily TraumaIntense RomanceCharacter StudyLGBTQ+ ThemesEmotional & RawUrban SettingDrag CulturePsychological DepthRelationship Conflicts

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Solo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Solo legally?

Solo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Dekkoo, and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Solo worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Solo rated?

Sexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Solo?

1 h 42 min

Solo runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Solo?

Critics85
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Solo higher (85) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Solo in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Solo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Solo in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Solo use?

Equal-Opportunity EvilYou Have Failed MeI Just Want to Be SpecialLeet LingoInterquelThe Ending Changes EverythingDeceased Fall-Guy GambitPoint of No ReturnOnce per EpisodeTry to Fit That on a Business CardCrapsack WorldAlliterative Titleand 225 more

TV Tropes lists 237 storytelling tropes for Solo, including Equal-Opportunity Evil, You Have Failed Me, I Just Want to Be Special.