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A Talking Picture

2003Movie1 h 36 min

DramaHistory
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes76%52%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes76%52%

Summary

A meditation on civilization. July, 2001: friends wave as a cruise ship departs Lisbon for Mediterranean ports and the Indian Ocean.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Manoel de Oliveira
Written by
Manoel de Oliveira
Produced by
Paulo Branco
Music by
Philippe Morel, Ruth Sullivan

Everyone

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Facts

August 31, 2003 · 1 h 36 min · Drama, History

Released
August 31, 2003
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
Italian, French, Greek, English
Made in
Portugal, Italy, France
Box office
$20,312
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Talking Picture?"

Questions about A Talking Picture

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Talking Picture?

It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Talking Picture worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is A Talking Picture okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Talking Picture plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching A Talking Picture?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is A Talking Picture in English?

PortugueseItalianFrenchGreekEnglish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some Italian, French, Greek, and English.