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The Gathering

1977Movie1 h 34 minG

DramaTV Movie
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–82%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–82%

Summary

When Adam Thornton learns that he only has a little time left, he decides that he wants to make peace with his family.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Randal Kleiser
Written by
James Poe
Produced by
Harry R. Sherman
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

December 4, 1977 · 1 h 34 min · G

Released
December 4, 1977
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
G
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Easy Amnesia, Orphanage of Fear, Lost in the Maize +1

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gathering?"

Questions about The Gathering

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gathering?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Gathering is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Gathering worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6).

Is there a sequel to The Gathering?

  1. The Gathering (1977)
  2. The Gathering, Part II (1979)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Gathering, Part II (1979).

Is The Gathering okay for kids?

G

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

Is The Gathering plot-driven or character-driven?

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