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Cheers for Miss Bishop

1941·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–35%

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The WOMAN you'll never forget! The LOVE STORY you'll never forget! The PICTURE you'll never forget!

Ella Bishop is an inhibited girl whose frustrations grow as she approaches womanhood. As a women, her ambitions to teach cause her to lose her only opportunity for true love. Ella's life becomes one of missed chances and wrong choices. As she reaches old age, she reflects back and realizes she allowed the years to go by without achieving what she believes to be her true fulfillment. However, her years have not been without glory, and her moment of triumph arrives when her numerous now-famous students from over the years, return to honor their beloved Miss Bishop.
Sentimental DramaDedicated TeacherSmall Town LifeMissed OpportunitiesHistorical SettingEmotional ResonanceTriumph Over AdversityCharacter StudyVintage Film

Crew

Directed by:
Tay Garnett
Written by:
Stephen Vincent Benet, Sheridan Gibney, Adelaide Heilbron
Composed by:
Edward Ward

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cheers for Miss Bishop legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloPure FlixPluto TVPublic Domain MoviesFawesome

Cheers for Miss Bishop is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cheers for Miss Bishop worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cheers for Miss Bishop rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Cheers for Miss Bishop?

1 h 35 min

Cheers for Miss Bishop runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Cheers for Miss Bishop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cheers for Miss Bishop?

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