If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle is a 2011 drama directed by Florin Serban. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $280,892 worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Florin Serban
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Romanian - Studio
- Film Movement
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle About?
The premise of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within a challenging juvenile detention center, Silviu's life is disrupted by his mother's unexpected return, jeopardizing his role as caretaker for his younger brother. Facing immense pressure and diminishing hope, he navigates the harsh realities of his environment while grappling with a burgeoning, forbidden romance. As circumstances worsen, Silviu is driven to a final, defiant act.
The Director of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle
Directed by Florin Serban.
- Director Florin Serban
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Plot Summary
What happens in If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Romanian youth Silviu, portrayed by George Piștereanu, is serving a four-year prison sentence when he receives an unexpected visit from his younger brother. In a heartfelt conversation, his brother reveals that their mother has returned, having found work in Italy, and plans to take him along. Silviu, wishing to reunite with her, walks to the fence—against prison rules—and is quickly confronted by a guard. Fortunately, the prison director shows leniency and allows him to vent his frustration without extending his sentence.
Full summary
The whole story of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle, scene by scene
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Box Office
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle grossed $280,892 worldwide. $12,135 came from the US and Canada and $268,757 (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$280.9K
- US & Canada
- $12.1K
- International
- $268.8K
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle.
How Well Do You Know If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character in the film?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Si quiero silbar silbo” and “Хочу свистеть - свищу!”.
- Also known as
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- Si quiero silbar silbo
- Хочу свистеть - свищу!
- An thelo na sfyrixo, sfyrao
- Se Eu Quiser Assobiar
- Eu Assobio
- 휘파람을 불고 싶다
- Se Eu Quiser Assoviar
- Eu Assovio
- Islık Çalmak İstersem
- Çalarım
- Quand je veux siffler, je siffle
- Ако искам да свиря, аз свиря
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- Vill jag vissla så visslar jag
- Όταν Θέλω να Σφυρίξω
- Σφυρίζω
- Se voglio fischiare, fischio
- 想吹口哨我就吹
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If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle released?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle was released on January 5, 2011.
Who directed If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle was directed by Florin Serban.
How much did If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle make at the box office?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle grossed $280,892 worldwide ($12,135 domestic, $268,757 international).
How is If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle rated?
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle has 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle have a post-credit scene?
No. If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle in?
The original language of If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle is Romanian.
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