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Ladies in Lavender

2004·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
66
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Big heart, strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline1
  • Fast Pace1

Heart

Wholesome and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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About

The story of two sisters who saved a stranger, and the stranger who stole their hearts.

Andrea, a gifted young Polish violinist from Krakow, is bound for America when he is swept overboard by a storm. When the Widdington sisters discover the handsome stranger on the beach below their house, they nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the musically talented young man disrupts the peaceful lives of Ursula and Janet and the community in which they live.
Gentle Period DramaEvocative Classical MusicSisterly AffectionRural SerenitySubtle RomancePoignant StorytellingCharacter StudyEnglish CountrysideHeartfelt

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Ladies in Lavender legally?

Ladies in Lavender 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Ladies in Lavender worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ladies in Lavender rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Ladies in Lavender?

1 h 44 min

Ladies in Lavender runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ladies in Lavender?

Critics63
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Ladies in Lavender higher (72) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ladies in Lavender in?

EnglishGermanFrenchPolish

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

In how many countries can I watch Ladies in Lavender?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ladies in Lavender in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.