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Betty and Coretta

2013Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Together they kept the dream alive.

The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Civil Rights Era
  • Grief and Resilience
  • Single Motherhood
  • Social Justice Commentary
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Educational
  • Strong Female Lead Performances
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Legacy of Assassination

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Yves Simoneau
Written by
Shem Bitterman, Ron Hutchinson
Produced by
Bruno Rosato, Kate Yablunovsky, Avy Kaufman
Music by
Terence Blanchard

Everyone

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Facts

February 2, 2013 · 1 h 30 min · Disturbing Imagery, Violence

Released
February 2, 2013
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
6 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Betty and Coretta?"

Questions about Betty and Coretta

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Betty and Coretta?

PhiloKanopyLifetime Movie ClubTubi TV

In the United States, Betty and Coretta streams on Lifetime Movie Club, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Betty and Coretta worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Betty and Coretta okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Betty and Coretta plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.