Call Me by Your Name
Call Me by Your Name

Call Me by Your Name

2017Movie132 minEnglish

In the summer of 1983, a 17-year-old Elio spends his days in his family's villa in Italy. One day Oliver, a graduate student, arrives to assist Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Soon, Elio and Oliver discover a summer that will alter their lives forever.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic93
Google Users91%
Director: Luca GuadagninoGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1983 in northern Italy, a seventeen-year-old boy named Elio Elio Perlman experiences a life-changing romance with his father's charming American research assistant, Oliver. Over the course of six weeks, they explore their burgeoning desires and intellectual connection amidst the idyllic landscape and beautiful surroundings. Their intense bond navigates the complexities of first love, desire, and heartbreak.

Critical Reception

Call Me by Your Name was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its direction, screenplay, performances (especially Chalamet's), and evocative atmosphere. It was praised for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a same-sex relationship and its themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. The film was a critical darling and a significant awards contender.

What Reviewers Say

  • A sumptuously filmed and deeply felt coming-of-age romance.
  • Praised for its tender performances and lush, sun-drenched cinematography.
  • Hailed for its sensitive exploration of first love and sexual awakening.

Google audience: Audiences widely lauded the film for its beautiful storytelling, heartfelt performances, and emotional impact. Many viewers found the romance to be deeply moving and relatable, appreciating its delicate handling of complex themes. The picturesque setting and atmospheric score were also frequently highlighted as significant strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet), and Best Original Song. Received multiple nominations and wins at Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

The song "Mystery of Love" by Sufjan Stevens, featured prominently in the film, was written specifically for 'Call Me by Your Name' and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Amidst some beautiful Italian rusticity, we are introdcued to the "Perlman" family. It's the father (Michael Stuhlbarg) who has employed American "Oliver" (Armie Hammer) to help out with some research, and that involves living-in with his f...
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tmdb15214618

A near-perfect, timeless movie which will be responsible for many tears and yeast infections. Languid small-town living is captured perfectly, as is the tentative romance between the leads. I can't think of any substantive criticism until t...
jessetaylor

jessetaylor

Alongside _Weekend_ and _Moonlight_, _Call Me By Your Name_ is the greatest queer film I have seen in the past ten years. It's a gorgeous, quiet masterwork - Luca Guadagnino has given us something truly special here. I'll cherish this one f...