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Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

2023Movie1 h 35 minNR

DocumentaryHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

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Directed by
Barnaby Thompson
Written by
Barnaby Thompson
Produced by
Barnaby Thompson, Gregor Cameron
Music by
Adam Lambert

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June 2, 2023 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
June 2, 2023
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
12 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?"

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Where can I stream Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?

KanopyStrand ReleasingDekkoo

In the United States, Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story streams on Strand Releasing and Dekkoo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.