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When a Man Loves a Woman

1994·Movie
2h 6min·R
68
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Through the good times. Through the bad times. When a Man Loves a Woman it's for all times.

An airline pilot and his wife are forced to face the consequences of her alcoholism when her addictions threaten her life and their daughter's safety. While the woman enters detox, her husband must face the truth of his enabling behavior.
Troubled MarriageAddiction DramaEmotional TurmoilFamily StrugglesRedemptive ArcCodependencyRealistic PortrayalMature Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream When a Man Loves a Woman legally?

When a Man Loves a Woman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is When a Man Loves a Woman worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 68%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is When a Man Loves a Woman rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is When a Man Loves a Woman?

2 h 6 min

When a Man Loves a Woman runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on When a Man Loves a Woman?

Critics68
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see When a Man Loves a Woman much the same way.

What language is When a Man Loves a Woman in?

EnglishVietnamese

It was made in English, with some Vietnamese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch When a Man Loves a Woman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for When a Man Loves a Woman in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does When a Man Loves a Woman use?

The AlcoholicChildren Are InnocentArmor-Piercing QuestionGrey-and-Gray MoralityGreen-Eyed MonsterCreator CameoThrough His StomachWould Hurt a ChildTitled After the SongBait-and-SwitchMy Beloved SmotherCut His Heart Out with a Spoonand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for When a Man Loves a Woman, including The Alcoholic, Children Are Innocent, Armor-Piercing Question.