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Memoirs of a Survivor

1981Movie1 h 55 minR

Drama
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

Summary

Based on the acclaimed novel by Doris Lessing, this dystopian science fiction tale concerns a woman struggling to make her way in a post-apocalyptic society.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Directed by
David Gladwell
Written by
Doris Lessing, Kerry Crabbe, David Gladwell
Music by
Mike Thorne

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Facts

September 1, 1981 · 1 h 55 min · R

Released
September 1, 1981
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Memoirs of a Survivor?"

Questions about Memoirs of a Survivor

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Where can I stream Memoirs of a Survivor?

Shout! Factory TV

In the United States, Memoirs of a Survivor is free with ads on Shout! Factory TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Memoirs of a Survivor worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3).

Will I feel good after watching Memoirs of a Survivor?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Memoirs of a Survivor scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.