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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

1972Movie1 h 46 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–70%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Peter Medak
Written by
Peter Nichols
Produced by
David Deutsch
Music by
Ken Ritchie

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Facts

May 1, 1972 · 1 h 46 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 1, 1972
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

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Questions about A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

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Where can I stream A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.8).

Will A Day in the Death of Joe Egg make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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