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In the Bedroom

2001Movie2 h 11 minR

DramaThriller
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic867.6Rotten Tomatoes93%81%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A young man. An older woman. Her ex-husband. Things are about to explode...

Summertime on the coast of Maine, "In the Bedroom" centers on the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Matt Fowler is a doctor practicing in his native Maine and is married to New York born Ruth Fowler, a music teacher. His son is involved in a love affair with a local single mother. As the beauty of Maine's brief and fleeting summer comes to an end, these characters find themselves in the midst of unimaginable tragedy.

Feels like

  • Grief and Loss
  • Family Tragedy
  • Small Town Secrets
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Moral Complexity
  • Somber Atmosphere
  • New England Setting
  • Subtle Suspense

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Todd Field
Written by
Todd Field, Robert Festinger
Produced by
Todd Field, Ross Katz, Graham Leader
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

November 23, 2001 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released
November 23, 2001
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Serbian (Latin)
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$45 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

My Beloved Smother, Hands-Off Parenting, Bitch Slap +9

  • My Beloved Smother
  • Hands-Off Parenting
  • Bitch Slap
  • Big "NO!"
  • Jump Cut
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Hate Sink
  • Hollywood Law
  • Meadow Run
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Empty Bedroom Grieving
  • Trailers Always Spoil

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Bedroom?"

Questions about In the Bedroom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Bedroom?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, In the Bedroom is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is In the Bedroom worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Will I feel good after watching In the Bedroom?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is In the Bedroom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was In the Bedroom a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 26.4 times its budget.

What tropes does In the Bedroom use?

My Beloved SmotherHands-Off ParentingBitch SlapBig "NO!"Jump CutMy God, What Have I Done?Hate SinkHollywood LawMeadow RunDouble-Meaning TitleEmpty Bedroom GrievingTrailers Always Spoiland 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including My Beloved Smother, Hands-Off Parenting, and Bitch Slap.