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LOLA

Directed by Andrew Legge · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is LOLA worth watching?

Yes. LOLA (2022) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (58%). See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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100% Editorial Rating
58% Audience snapshot · excluded
71 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.4 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 19m
Age rating
15 (UK) · 17+ (Indonesia) · M (Australia)
Cast
Stefanie Martini , Hugh O'Conor , Emma Appleton , Rory Fleck Byrne
Streaming
Prime Video
Country
Ireland
Language
English

Where to watch

  • Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (100/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (58%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is LOLA worth watching?

    Yes — LOLA earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.6/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Shot to look like a rediscovered wartime newsreel, LOLA uses its scrappy found-footage gimmick to ask what two sisters would actually do with a radio that can hear tomorrow, and the answer curdles from playful to alarming.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (100%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (58%).

    What is LOLA about?

    1941, sisters Thom and Mars have built a machine, LOLA, that can intercept radio and TV broadcasts from the future. This allows them to listen...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English LOLA

    LOLA (2022) Review: Tuning In to Tomorrow's War

    LOLA is Andrew Legge's found-footage alternate history about two sisters in 1941 whose homemade machine hears the future, a playful idea that turns unsettling.

    Yes, with reservations. It is a clever, handmade what-if for fans of lo-fi science fiction and alternate history, though its archival style keeps emotion at a distance.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    LOLA: frequently asked questions

    Is LOLA worth watching?

    Yes. LOLA (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch LOLA?

    In the United States, LOLA streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is LOLA?

    LOLA runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

    What is LOLA rated?

    LOLA is rated 15 in the UK, 17+ in Indonesia and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in LOLA?

    LOLA is directed by Andrew Legge and stars Stefanie Martini, Hugh O'Conor, Emma Appleton, Rory Fleck Byrne.

    What is the Metascore for LOLA?

    Metacritic's Metascore for LOLA is 71 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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