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Unwed Mother

1958·Movie
1h 14min·NR
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

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About

Over twenty thousand girls every year live this bitter story!

A young, sweet girl from the country moves to Los Angeles with her mother and meets a young man who she thinks is just perfect. That is until she gets pregnant and he's on his way to jail.
Social Issue Drama1950s MelodramaAccidental PregnancySmall Town ValuesMoral DilemmaSentimentalComing of AgeTeen Romance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Unwed Mother worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Unwed Mother rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Unwed Mother?

1 h 14 min

Unwed Mother runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is Unwed Mother in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Unwed Mother use?

Shotgun WeddingGood Girls Avoid AbortionReplacement GoldfishFaintingBack-Alley DoctorDoes He Have a Brother?

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Unwed Mother, including Shotgun Wedding, Good Girls Avoid Abortion, Replacement Goldfish.