The Dove

1974·Movie
1h 45min·PG

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Dove fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, growing up, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

They searched the world... until they found each other.

16-year-old Robin Lee Graham aims to become the youngest person to sail around the world in a 23-foot sloop named "The Dove". On his journey, he meets and falls in love with Patti Ratteree, who is also traveling around the world. As Robin sails around the world to many beautiful locales, he grows from a boy to a man, finds himself, and finds the love of his life.
Sailing AdventureComing-of-Age JourneyBiographicalRomanticInspirationalExplorationCharacter GrowthSolo VoyageWholesome

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Dove

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Where can I stream The Dove legally?

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Is The Dove worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dove rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Dove?

1 h 45 min

The Dove runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Dove based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dove?

Critics67
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Dove much the same way.

What language is The Dove in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dove?

3CHGBGG

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dove in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dove use?

Deliberately MonochromeBathosButch LesbianVisual InnuendoBestiality Is DepravedAs Long as It Sounds ForeignRunning Gag StumblesAffectionate ParodyComically SeriousChess with DeathSkinny DippingBird-Poop Gagand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Dove, including Deliberately Monochrome, Bathos, Butch Lesbian.

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