Marty fingerprint
A , romance movie: , but never childish, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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It's the love story of an unsung hero!
Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother, is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward, he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. He then meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher. Realising their emotional connection, Marty promises to call, but family and friends try to convince him not to.
Intimate Character StudyLonely HeartsRealistic RomanceSimple Yet PowerfulNew York Setting1950s DramaEmotional ConnectionSocial Awkwardness
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Is Marty worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82).
Is Marty okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Marty good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Marty plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Marty use?
Realistic Diction Is UnrealisticArc WordsMaybe Ever AfterMay–December RomanceMy Beloved SmotherJerkassKitchen Sink DramaAlliterative TitleMotor MouthPlain JaneThe RemakeNo Antagonistand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Realistic Diction Is Unrealistic, Arc Words, and Maybe Ever After.

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