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Surviving

1985Movie2 h 23 minNR

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Lonnie and Rick seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois and Harvey. Rick, meanwhile, is sunny and charismatic.

Good for

Friends night
Teens
Thought-provoking

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You want something to laugh at
You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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15 of 15

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Directed by: Waris Hussein
Written by: Joyce Eliason
Produced by: Hunt Lowry
Music by: James Horner

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Facts

February 10, 1985 · 2 h 23 min · NR

Released: February 10, 1985
Runtime: 2 h 23 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Suicide Themes, Sexual Content
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Surviving worth watching?"

Questions about Surviving

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Surviving worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Surviving good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Surviving plot-driven or character-driven?

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