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The Misfits

1961Movie2 h 4 minNR

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic777.2

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

It shouts and sings with life ... explodes with love!

While filing for a divorce, beautiful ex-stripper Roslyn Taber ends up meeting aging cowboy-turned-gambler Gay Langland and former World War II aviator Guido Racanelli. The two men instantly become infatuated with Roslyn and, on a whim, the three decide to move into Guido's half-finished desert home together. When grizzled ex-rodeo rider Perce Howland arrives, the unlikely foursome strike up a business capturing wild horses.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Drama
  • Existential Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • Nevada Desert Setting
  • Iconic Performances
  • Social Critique
  • Complex Relationships
  • Tragic Romance

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
Arthur Miller
Produced by
John Huston, Frank E. Taylor
Music by
Alex North

Everyone

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Facts

February 1, 1961 · 2 h 4 min · NR

Released
February 1, 1961
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Worst Aid, Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, Running Gag +9

  • Worst Aid
  • Sensitive Guy and Manly Man
  • Running Gag
  • Innocent Fanservice Girl
  • Friend to All Living Things
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • It's All About Me
  • City Mouse
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Amicable Exes
  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Misfits?"

Questions about The Misfits

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Misfits?

PrimeKanopyHoopla

In the United States, The Misfits streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Misfits worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 77).

Is The Misfits good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Misfits plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Misfits use?

Worst AidSensitive Guy and Manly ManRunning GagInnocent Fanservice GirlFriend to All Living ThingsHave a Gay Old TimeBitch in Sheep's ClothingIt's All About MeCity MouseChildhood Friend RomanceAmicable ExesLeaning on the Fourth Walland 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Worst Aid, Sensitive Guy and Manly Man, and Running Gag.