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Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

1942Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Kathy lives in a cramped New York flat with her father Madden Thomas, a celebrated actor brought down by drink.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Irving Pichel
Written by
Emlyn Williams, Nunnally Johnson
Produced by
Nunnally Johnson
Music by
Alfred Newman

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Facts

December 9, 1942 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
December 9, 1942
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty worth watching?"

Questions about Life Begins at Eight-Thirty

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Is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Life Begins at Eight-Thirty 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 Life Begins at Eight-Thirty good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.