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The Fifteen Streets

1989·Movie
1h 44min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

In northern England around 1900, the worker John O'Brien lives near poverty in a small house in the worker's district. He falls in love with Mary, the teacher of his highly intelligent younger sister Kathy and daughter of a rich family. Their love is doomed by the social difference, but the vigorous Mary refuses to allow outer circumstances destroying their love.
Historical RomanceWorking-Class LifeSocial DivideForbidden LoveNorthern EnglandEarly 20th CenturyFamily SagaMelancholy ToneClass Conflict

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Is The Fifteen Streets worth watching?

66
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Fifteen Streets?

1 h 44 min

The Fifteen Streets runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Fifteen Streets based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Fifteen Streets in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Fifteen Streets?

2CAUS

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