Emotional Arithmetic (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2008, Emotional Arithmetic is a drama film directed by Paolo Barzman, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. An emotionally scarred fifty-something female, a high-profile but haunted British novelist, and a heroic dissident-cum-Soviet psychiatric hospital veteran, all reunite decades after bonding and surviving together in a detention camp during World War II.
Who’s in it. Emotional Arithmetic stars Susan Sarandon as Melanie Lansing Winters, Gabriel Byrne as Christopher Lewis, Max von Sydow as Jakob Bronski and Christopher Plummer as David Winters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Emotional Arithmetic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emotional Arithmetic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emotional Arithmetic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emotional Arithmetic (2008)?
- In US, Emotional Arithmetic is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emotional Arithmetic worth watching?
- Emotional Arithmetic holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emotional Arithmetic?
- Emotional Arithmetic stars Susan Sarandon, Gabriel Byrne, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer and Roy Dupuis.
- When was Emotional Arithmetic released?
- Emotional Arithmetic was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.