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Inventing the Abbotts

1997·Movie
1h 50min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: but hopeful, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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When you want it all but can't have it, there's only one way to handle life... invent it.

In the 1950s, brothers Jacey and Doug Holt, who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor and Alice, wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela, which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd, both frown upon.
1950s MidwestClass ConflictComing-of-Age DramaSibling RivalryForbidden RomanceSmall Town SecretsNostalgic AtmospherePsychological Tension

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Where can I stream Inventing the Abbotts?

In the United States, Inventing the Abbotts streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Inventing the Abbotts worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is Inventing the Abbotts good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Inventing the Abbotts plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.