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Call Me by Your Name 2017

“Is it better to speak or die?”

Status
Released
Runtime
132 minutes
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Networks
La Cinéfacture, Frenesy Film, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment
Where to Stream
Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 12,824 votes R RomanceDrama Released
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What is Call Me by Your Name?

Call Me by Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film's screenplay was written by James Ivory, who also co-produced.

Type
Film
Year
2017
Status
Released
Runtime
132 minutes
Release date
Oct 1, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
Brazil, France, Italy, United States of America
Studios
La Cinéfacture, Frenesy Film, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment
Budget
$3,500,000
Revenue
$43,143,046
Genres
Romance, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 12,824 votes
Episode runtime
~132 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
La Cinéfacture, Frenesy Film, M.Y.R.A. Entertainment
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Overview

Call Me by Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino. The film's screenplay was written by James Ivory, who also co-produced. The story takes place in the summer of 1983 in Italy, where a 17-year-old named Elio spends his days in his family's villa. A graduate student named Oliver arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. The film explores a summer that will alter the lives of Elio and Oliver forever. The movie is based on André Aciman's 2007 novel of the same name. Call Me by Your Name is classified as a romance and drama film with a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes. The film was released in the US on November 24, 2017, and has been made available to rent or buy.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenage boy and a graduate student experience a life-altering summer in 1980s Italy.”

Reasons to watch
  • beautiful Italian setting
  • strong character development
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set in picturesque locations.

The film explores themes of romance and personal discovery during a summer in Italy.

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Where is the film set?

The story takes place at a family villa in Italy.

When is the story set?

The events occur during the summer of 1983.

Who is Oliver?

Oliver is a graduate student who arrives to assist a professor.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is a 17-year-old named Elio.

What is the father's profession?

Elio's father is a professor of Greco-Roman culture.

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