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A Moon for the Misbegotten

1975Movie2 h 15 min

DramaTV Movie
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about the mind and history, with standout characters.

Good for date night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or adrenaline.

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Story

A cynical, self-hating, failed actor visits the gruff, earthy daughter of his scheming Irish tenant farmer and passes a soul-baring night of guilt-ridden confessions, tenderness, and absolution.

Feels like

  • American Drama
  • Soul-Baring Confessions
  • Guilt and Absolution
  • Character Study
  • Irish Tenant Farmer
  • Melancholic
  • Tragedy
  • Historical Setting

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
José Quintero, Gordon Rigsby
Written by
Eugene O'Neill
Produced by
David Susskind, Audrey Maas

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Facts

May 27, 1975 · 2 h 15 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
May 27, 1975
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Moon for the Misbegotten?"

Questions about A Moon for the Misbegotten

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Moon for the Misbegotten?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Moon for the Misbegotten worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8).

Is A Moon for the Misbegotten good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Moon for the Misbegotten plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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