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My Brilliant Career

1979Movie1 h 40 minG

DramaRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes86%66%
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic77–Rotten Tomatoes86%66%

Summary

A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Gillian Armstrong
Written by
Miles Franklin, Eleanor Witcombe
Produced by
Margaret Fink
Music by
Nathan Waks

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Facts

August 17, 1979 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
August 17, 1979
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Voiceover Letter, Headbutt of Love, Mistaken for Servant +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Brilliant Career?"

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Where can I stream My Brilliant Career?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, My Brilliant Career streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is My Brilliant Career worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is My Brilliant Career okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Brilliant Career good for date night?

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

Is My Brilliant Career plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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