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Where can I stream My Childhood?
In the United States, My Childhood streams on Criterion and BFI Player. It also streams in 6 other countries.
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Summary
The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland.
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My Way Home1978
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Facts
June 5, 1972 · 47 min · NR
- Released
- June 5, 1972
- Runtime
- 47 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 11 countries
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Questions about My Childhood
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is My Childhood worth watching?
77
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).
Is there a sequel to My Childhood?
- My Childhood (1972)
- My Ain Folk (1973)
- My Way Home (1978)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by My Ain Folk (1973).
Is My Childhood 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.
Will I feel good after watching My Childhood?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.