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The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), directed by Philip Kaufman, is a drama film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.2/10 and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from 514 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1988, it's a 1980s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, and Lena Olin. At 171 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Misery and The Long Goodbye, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- The Unbearable Lightness of Being isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — The Unbearable Lightness of Being isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
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- The Unbearable Lightness of Being runs 2h 51m (171 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 73/100.
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