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Maria Montessori

2023Movie1 h 40 min

68

GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, hopeful drama movie about history and family, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Set in 1900, Lili d’Alengy, a Parisian cocotte at the height of her fame, flees Paris to hide her “idiot” daughter. There she meets Maria Montessori, who is pioneering a teaching method that may help the child.

Feels like

Historical Drama
Maternal Love
Educational Innovation
Empowering Story
Biographical Narrative
Turn-of-the-Century Setting
Social Progress
Character-Driven

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by: Léa Todorov
Written by: Léa Todorov
Produced by: Grégoire Debailly
Music by: Rémi Boubal

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Facts

November 5, 2023 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, History

Released: November 5, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: French
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: France, Italy
Budget: $4 million
Available in: 31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Maria Montessori?"

Questions about Maria Montessori

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maria Montessori?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Maria Montessori worth watching?

68

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Maria Montessori plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Maria Montessori?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Maria Montessori in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.