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A Tale of Two Cities

1935Movie2 h 6 min

DramaHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic876.5Rotten Tomatoes93%84%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic876.5Rotten Tomatoes93%84%

Summary

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jack Conway
Written by
Charles Dickens, S. N. Behrman, W.P. Lipscomb
Produced by
David O. Selznick
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 1935 · 2 h 6 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 25, 1935
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Drama, Romance, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Aristocrats Are Evil, Breakout Character, "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Tale of Two Cities?"

Questions about A Tale of Two Cities

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Tale of Two Cities?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Tale of Two Cities from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Tale of Two Cities worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is A Tale of Two Cities good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is A Tale of Two Cities 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.

What tropes does A Tale of Two Cities use?

Aristocrats Are EvilBreakout Character"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingOh, Crap!Reign of TerrorThe AlcoholicForeshadowingDies Wide OpenGrapes of LuxuryDying Moment of AwesomeRepeat After MeHeroic Sacrificeand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Aristocrats Are Evil, Breakout Character, and "Pan Up to the Sky" Ending.