Thelma

2011·Movie
1h 42min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Thelma fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, growing up, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One struggle. One chance. One dream.

The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma (Maja Salvador) whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift of speed. Her talent then opens doors for her – to elevate her family’s situation and change the course of her own life. But to do that she will have to run- against all obstacles, against personal hindrances, against shadows from her past, and against her own self-doubts. Will she ever accomplish her dream as a successful athlete?
Filipino DramaInspirational Sports StoryComing-of-Age JourneyFamily StrugglesPersonal TriumphDetermined ProtagonistHopeful & UpliftingEmotional DepthAthletic Pursuit

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Thelma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thelma legally?

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Is Thelma worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Thelma?

1 h 42 min

Thelma runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thelma?

Critics91
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Thelma higher (91) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Thelma in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines.

In how many countries can I watch Thelma?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thelma in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Thelma use?

Afraid of Their Own StrengthProtagonist TitlePsychological HorrorBathtub SceneBookendsQueer RomanceWham LineMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationEating the Eye CandyObliviously EvilPower IncontinenceBungled Suicideand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Thelma, including Afraid of Their Own Strength, Protagonist Title, Psychological Horror.

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