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Linda and Abilene

1969Movie1 h 32 min

DramaWestern
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.9

An explicitly sexual, romantic drama movie about history and family.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

No woman could escape having her body used in the raw and Wild West of 1869!

19th century siblings Abilene and Tod, orphaned on their farm, become sexually attracted to each other. The confused Tod flees to a nearby town where he meets local bar girl Linda, and begins a sexual relationship with her. Meanwhile, a cowboy rapes Abilene, leading Tod seeking revenge despite Linda's wariness and growing compassion for Abilene.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Incestuous Relationship
  • Sexual Awakening
  • Rural Setting
  • Tragic Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Revenge Story

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Written by
Allison Louise Downe
Produced by
Thomas J. Dowd
Music by
Larry Wellington

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Facts

September 1, 1969 · 1 h 32 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence

Released
September 1, 1969
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
109 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Linda and Abilene?"

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Where can I stream Linda and Abilene?

Cultpix

In the United States, Linda and Abilene streams on Cultpix. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is Linda and Abilene worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 3.9).

Is Linda and Abilene good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Linda and Abilene plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.