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Bright Victory

1951·Movie
1h 37min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The great living love story of today's generation!

A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
Post-War ReadjustmentInspirational DramaOvercoming DisabilityResilienceFinding LoveEmotionalCharacter-DrivenClassic Hollywood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bright Victory

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Where can I stream Bright Victory legally?

Bright Victory is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bright Victory worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bright Victory rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Bright Victory?

1 h 37 min

Bright Victory runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bright Victory?

Critics100
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Bright Victory higher (100) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bright Victory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.