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I Capture the Castle

2003·Movie
1h 53min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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You can't choose who you fall in love with

In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle.
Period DramaComing-of-Age StoryEnglish CastleEccentric FamilyLove and LossClass Differences1930s EnglandLiterary AdaptationFamily Secrets

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Capture the Castle

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Where can I stream I Capture the Castle?

In the United States, I Capture the Castle streams on Prime and Starz, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is I Capture the Castle worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 63).

Is I Capture the Castle okay for kids?

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

Is I Capture the Castle good for date night?

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

Is I Capture the Castle plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was I Capture the Castle a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 82% of its budget.