Melancholia (2011)
A mysterious planet approaches Earth, intensifying the surreal and bleak melancholy between two estranged sisters.
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
How intense is Melancholia?
Melancholia has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Melancholia feels like
- Tone
- bleakmelancholysurrealdreamlikeatmospheric
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Melancholia
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Is Melancholia for you?
Is Melancholia scary?
No. Melancholia is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Melancholia gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Melancholia sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Melancholia OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Melancholia?
Melancholia runs 2h 16m.
Where can I stream Melancholia?
Melancholia is streaming on Criterion and Kanopy.
Does Melancholia have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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