Merlí (2015)
An unorthodox philosophy teacher helps students navigate life with earnest, witty, and heartwarming lessons.
He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the world in a whole new light, both in and out of the classroom.
How intense is Merlí?
Merlí has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry. Rated TV-MA.
What Merlí feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Merlí
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Merlí for you?
Is Merlí scary?
No. Merlí is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Merlí gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Merlí sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Merlí OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Merlí?
Episodes run about 40m.
Where can I stream Merlí?
Merlí is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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