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Right of Way

1983·Movie
1h 46min·NR
73
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace1
  • Spectacle1

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

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About

Miniature Dwyer is named after her mother, who was making miniature doll houses when Minnie was born. Minnie, too, has built doll houses for years, and when she learns that she is terminally ill, she and her husband Teddy begin planning their joint suicide. She makes sure that her dolls are placed with people who will appreciate and cherish them. The couple refuse to allow their grief-stricken daughter or the solicitous social worker or anyone else to forestall the death they are determined is right for them
Somber DramaEnd-of-Life DecisionsMarital BondsEthical DilemmasPsychological ExplorationSlow-PacedEmotionally IntenseCharacter StudyExistential ThemesMedical Ethics

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Is Right of Way worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Right of Way rated?

NRSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How long is Right of Way?

1 h 46 min

Right of Way runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is Right of Way in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Right of Way?

2ATDE

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