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National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green

2022Movie2 h 21 min

Drama
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

One person can make all the difference. Miss Lily Moffat arrives in rural North Wales, determined to help young local miners out of poverty by teaching them to read and write. Lily soon spots talent in the unruly Morgan Evans, but when she faces growing resistance from the community, she does everything in her power to forge him a new future.

Feels like

  • National Theatre Live
  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Education
  • Welsh Setting
  • Character Development
  • Class Conflict
  • Hopeful

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Dominic Cooke
Written by
Emlyn Williams
Music by
Christopher Shutt

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Facts

April 12, 2022 · 2 h 21 min · Drama

Released
April 12, 2022
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

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4 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green worth watching?"

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Is National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is National Theatre Live: The Corn Is Green good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.