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The Loved One

1965Movie2 h 2 minNR

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes47%77%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes47%77%

Summary

The suicide of his expatriate uncle draws Englishman and poet Dennis Barlow into California's booming funeral industry.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Tony Richardson
Written by
Christopher Isherwood, Evelyn Waugh, Terry Southern
Produced by
John Calley, Haskell Wexler
Music by
John Addison

Everyone

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Facts

October 11, 1965 · 2 h 2 min · NR

Released
October 11, 1965
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, Newscaster Cameo, Broken Pedestal +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Loved One?"

Questions about The Loved One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Loved One?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Loved One from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Loved One worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 47%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (47).

Will The Loved One make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Loved One?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.