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The Bramble Bush

1960Movie1 h 33 minNR

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

You can't put out the human fires that burn in the Bramble Bush!

A young doctor returns to his Massachusetts home town at the request of a terminally ill old friend.

Feels like

  • Classic Drama
  • Medical Melodrama
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Hometown Secrets
  • Emotional Conflict
  • Bittersweet Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Relationship Focus
  • Existential Themes

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Petrie
Written by
Milton Sperling, Philip Yordan, Charles Mergendahl
Produced by
Milton Sperling
Music by
Leonard Rosenman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 24, 1960 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
February 24, 1960
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Bramble Bush worth watching?"

Questions about The Bramble Bush

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Bramble Bush worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Bramble Bush plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Bramble Bush good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.