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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

1991Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

DramaRomance
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes50%62%

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Story

A love story unlike any you've ever seen.

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Simon Callow
Written by
Michael Hirst, Carson McCullers
Produced by
Ismail Merchant
Music by
Richard Robbins

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 1991 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
March 28, 1991
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$184,890
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?"

Questions about The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ballad of the Sad Cafe?

KanopyFawesomeCohen MediaTubi TV

In the United States, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Ballad of the Sad Cafe okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.