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The Love She Sought

1990·Movie
1h 40min·NR
70
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

An aging school teacher (Lansbury) at a Catholic grammar school in Minnesota questions her life's existence when she has to start battling a new bishop (Prosky). As a result she retires and takes a trip to Ireland where she seeks an admirer (Elliott) with whom she has been corresponding for five years.
Sentimental DramaLate-Life RomanceSpiritual ReflectionCharacter-DrivenSmall-Town SettingMature ThemesYearningPersonal Discovery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Love She Sought legally?

The Love She Sought is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Love She Sought worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Love She Sought rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Love She Sought?

1 h 40 min

The Love She Sought runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Love She Sought in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Love She Sought?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Love She Sought in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.