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Praise (2000): Ratings

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Praise is a 2000 drama directed by John Curran. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Metascore
79
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Praise (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
John Curran
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Praise About?

The premise of Praise without spoilers.

This poignant drama follows Gordon, a brooding man struggling with asthma, and Cynthia, a complex woman battling eczema. Their lives become entangled in a turbulent exploration of obsession and codependency, leading them on a reckless journey through addiction and excess. The experience profoundly alters their lives and leaves a lasting impact on both individuals.

Praise Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • smoking
  • eczema
  • swearing
  • drug use
  • domestic violence
  • boarding house
  • male full frontal nudity
  • heavy drinking
  • small town
  • old flame
  • rough sex
  • demanding sex
+16 more
  • clitoris
  • cunnilingus
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • sex
  • australia
  • woman on top
  • nymphomaniac
  • buxom
  • sex with fat woman
  • fat girl
  • female nudity
  • male nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Praise

Directed by John Curran.

Ratings

Praise Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Praise 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Videos

Praise Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Praise.

PRAISE
Details

Praise Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Elogio ao Amor” and “Elogio del amor”.

Also known as
  • Elogio ao Amor
  • Elogio del amor
  • A szerelem dicsérete
  • 爱的挽歌
  • Ода за любовта
  • Auf die Liebe
  • 사랑의 찬가
  • 愛の世紀
  • Хвала коханню

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FAQ

Praise FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Praise, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Praise?

Praise runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Praise released?

Praise was released on June 23, 2000.

Who directed Praise?

Praise was directed by John Curran.

More films by John Curran

How is Praise rated?

Praise has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does Praise have a post-credit scene?

No. Praise has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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