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Bless Their Little Hearts

1984·Movie
1h 25min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Charlie Banks, chronically unemployed, struggles to find dignity and a meaning for life in the impoverished Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts.
PovertyUnemploymentWatts, Los AngelesSocial RealismFamily StruggleDignityAfrican-American CinemaCharacter-Driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bless Their Little Hearts legally?

Bless Their Little Hearts is included with a subscription to OVID and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bless Their Little Hearts worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bless Their Little Hearts?

1 h 25 min

Bless Their Little Hearts runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bless Their Little Hearts?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Bless Their Little Hearts higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Bless Their Little Hearts in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bless Their Little Hearts?

6AUCAGBITNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bless Their Little Hearts in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bless Their Little Hearts use?

Affectionate Gesture to the HeadDeliberately MonochromeKitchen Sink DramaManly TearsThe MistressNo EndingOff-into-the-Distance EndingOld FlamePerfumigationThe OnerSilence Is GoldenStarbucks Skin Scale

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Bless Their Little Hearts, including Affectionate Gesture to the Head, Deliberately Monochrome, Kitchen Sink Drama.