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Broken Blossoms

1936Movie1 h 24 min

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

Summary

A Chinese missionary comes to England and helps a young girl ill-treated by her father. A remake of D. W. Griffith's masterpiece.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
John Brahm
Written by
Emlyn Williams, Thomas Burke
Produced by
Julius Hagen
Music by
Karol Rathaus, W.L. Trytel

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Facts

May 20, 1936 · 1 h 24 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 20, 1936
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Missing Mom, Funetik Aksent, Either/Or Title +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Broken Blossoms?"

Questions about Broken Blossoms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Broken Blossoms?

FlixFling

In the United States, Broken Blossoms streams on FlixFling. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Broken Blossoms worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.3).

Is Broken Blossoms good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Broken Blossoms plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Broken Blossoms use?

Missing MomFunetik AksentEither/Or TitleWide-Eyed IdealistBroken BirdOpium DenDriven to SuicideChastity CoupleStalker with a CrushActual PacifistAxe Before EnteringEnter Stage Windowand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Missing Mom, Funetik Aksent, and Either/Or Title.