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Love Alone Can't Make a Child

2024Movie1 h 45 min

Documentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A deeply romantic, slow-burning documentary movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Filmed over 10 years, Love Alone Can’t Make a Child is an intimate portrait of two women, their love, and their determined efforts to fulfil their shared desire to have a child despite immense challenges.

Love Alone Can’t Make a Child chronicles the love story and emotional odyssey of Maria and Christiane who, for over a decade, have been trying to fulfil their desire of giving birth to a child of their own. The director, a childhood friend of Maria, lovingly narrates the couple's journey, showcasing their resilience in the face of ever-increasing challenges, and the intricate dynamics of a relationship under tremendous strain. More than anything else, the film continually pursues what love truly means in a long-term romantic relationship.

Feels like

  • Intimate Docudrama
  • Fertility Struggle
  • Enduring Love
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Relationship Dynamics
  • Quiet Drama
  • Personal Journey
  • Hope Amidst Pain

Crew

Directed by
Judith Beuth
Written by
Judith Beuth
Produced by
Stefan Kloos, Anja Dziersk
Music by
Amund Ulvestad

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Facts

March 14, 2024 · 1 h 45 min · Documentary

Released
March 14, 2024
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Norway
Available in
3 countries

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Questions about Love Alone Can't Make a Child

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Where can I stream Love Alone Can't Make a Child?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Love Alone Can't Make a Child worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Love Alone Can't Make a Child okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Love Alone Can't Make a Child good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love Alone Can't Make a Child plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Love Alone Can't Make a Child in English?

German

No, it was made in German.