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National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

2026Movie1 h 45 min

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or brutality.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Indhu Rubasingham, Christine Lalla
Written by
Molière
Produced by
Martin Poile, Alastair Coomer
Music by
Anna Meredith

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Facts

September 22, 2026 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
September 22, 2026
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Will National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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