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The Member of the Wedding

1997Movie1 h 32 minPG

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A moving, melancholic romance movie about growing up and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

There's a time in a young girl's life when nothing's right...but everything's possible.

In the last days leading up to her older brother's marriage, a young girl is forced to face realities and grow up quickly. A tender adaptation of Carson McCullers' classic novel, which has seen previous adaptations for both stage and screen.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Southern Gothic
  • Family Relationships
  • Psychological Depth
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Fielder Cook
Written by
Carson McCullers, David W. Rintels
Produced by
David W. Rintels
Music by
Laurence Rosenthal

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Facts

January 29, 1997 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
January 29, 1997
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Member of the Wedding?"

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Where can I stream The Member of the Wedding?

Plex

In the United States, The Member of the Wedding is free with ads on Plex.

Is The Member of the Wedding worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Member of the Wedding okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Member of the Wedding good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Member of the Wedding plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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