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A Tale of Two Cities

1990Movie47 min

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A deeply romantic, deeply moving movie about history and war, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Sidney Carton, alcoholic London lawyer and his french nobleman client Charles Darnay both love Lucie Manette. In Paris the French Revolution and his resemblance to Darnay, create a major decision to give Lucie and Charles a life together.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Revolutionary France
  • Sacrifice & Redemption
  • Profound Romance
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Classic Literary Adaptation
  • Justice & Injustice

Crew

Directed by
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Written by
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest
Produced by
Jean Mathieson, Al Guest

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Facts

January 1, 1990 · 47 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1990
Runtime
47 min
Content
Violence
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds, Darker and Edgier, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue +9

  • Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds
  • Darker and Edgier
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue
  • More Expendable Than You
  • Love Triangle
  • I Have This Friend
  • Rebel Relaxation
  • A Storm Is Coming
  • Death by Irony
  • Reign of Terror
  • What Beautiful Eyes!
  • The Hecate Sisters

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Tale of Two Cities good for date night?"

Questions about A Tale of Two Cities

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Tale of Two Cities good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Is A Tale of Two Cities 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.

What tropes does A Tale of Two Cities use?

Woobie, Destroyer of WorldsDarker and Edgier"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueMore Expendable Than YouLove TriangleI Have This FriendRebel RelaxationA Storm Is ComingDeath by IronyReign of TerrorWhat Beautiful Eyes!The Hecate Sistersand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds, Darker and Edgier, and "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue.