Language Lessons

Language Lessons

Get lost in translation.

Directed by Natalie Morales

Produced by Duplass Brothers Productions, Devastator Productions

202191 min6.7 / 10

A tender, intimate portrait of an unlikely friendship forged through weekly video lessons, where language becomes a vehicle for processing grief and human connection.

For his 45th birthday, wealthy Californian Adam receives a surprise gift from his choreographer partner: 100 weekly Spanish lessons with Cariño, a vivacious expat who teaches virtually from her home in Costa Rica. Adam's unconvinced at first; a self-described “creature-of-habit”, he’s unsure about where or how this new element will fit into his carefully-structured routine.

Questions people ask

  • Is Language Lessons violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Language Lessons scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Language Lessons easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Language Lessons sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Language Lessons end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

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44/ 100

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Rarity51

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Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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