Trailer

Wetherby

1985Movie1 h 42 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A gripping, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A small town... a random act of violence... an unsolved mystery.

The mysterious death of an enigmatic young man newly arrived in the suburb of Wetherby releases the long-repressed, dark passions of some of its residents.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Mystery
  • Character-Driven
  • Bleak
  • Melancholy
  • Ambiguous
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow Burn

Cast

Crew

Directed by
David Hare
Written by
David Hare
Produced by
Simon Relph
Music by
Nick Bicât

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Facts

June 19, 1985 · 1 h 42 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
June 19, 1985
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wetherby?"

Questions about Wetherby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wetherby?

In the United States, Wetherby streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Wetherby worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Can I half-watch Wetherby?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Wetherby?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.