Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
An ancient, melancholy romance unfolds, disturbed by a wild sister, in a dreamlike, intimate, slow-burn drama.
A depressed musician reunites with his lover. However, their romance, already played over several centuries, is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister.
How intense is Only Lovers Left Alive?
Only Lovers Left Alive has light gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Only Lovers Left Alive feels like
- Tone
- melancholyatmosphericintimatedreamlike
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
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Is Only Lovers Left Alive scary?
No. Only Lovers Left Alive is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Only Lovers Left Alive gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3).
Is Only Lovers Left Alive sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Only Lovers Left Alive OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Only Lovers Left Alive?
Only Lovers Left Alive runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Only Lovers Left Alive?
Only Lovers Left Alive is streaming on Tubi.
Does Only Lovers Left Alive have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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