Lonesome

1928·Movie
1h 10min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Lonesome fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

With all the glamor and glitter of Coney Island that millions everywhere are always eager to see

Two lonely people in the big city meet and enjoy the thrills of an amusement park, only to lose each other in the crowd after spending a great day together. Will they ever see each other again?
Silent Era RomanceUrban LonelinessVisual StorytellingHistoricalEmotional ResonanceClassic CinemaMelancholyAspirationalSimple Narrative

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lonesome

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Where can I stream Lonesome legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lonesome worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Lonesome?

1 h 10 min

Lonesome runs 1 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lonesome?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Lonesome higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lonesome in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lonesome?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lonesome in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lonesome use?

Alone Among the CouplesAlone in a CrowdBig ApplesauceBoy Meets GirlExtremely Short TimespanFaintingFourth-Date MarriageThe RevealSlice of LifeMissed Him by That MuchThunder Equals DownpourSuddenly Speakingand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Lonesome, including Alone Among the Couples, Alone in a Crowd, Big Applesauce.

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