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Garbo Talks

1984Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

58

DecentGoodWatch score

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: to meet the great Greta Garbo.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Written by: Larry Grusin
Produced by: Elliott Kastner, Burtt Harris
Music by: Cy Coleman

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October 12, 1984 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released: October 12, 1984
Runtime: 1 h 43 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 9 countries

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Where can I stream Garbo Talks?

In the United States, Garbo Talks streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Garbo Talks worth watching?

58

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is Garbo Talks okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Garbo Talks make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Garbo Talks plot-driven or character-driven?

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