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Is The Dawning worth watching?
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6).
Summary
An IRA gunman on the run from the government meets an idealistic young woman and attempts to win her support for his cause.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
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- Directed by
- Robert Knights
- Written by
- Jennifer Johnston, Moira Williams
- Produced by
- Sarah Lawson, Neville Cawas Bardoliwalla
- Music by
- Simon May
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Facts
June 8, 1988 · 1 h 37 min · PG
- Released
- June 8, 1988
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min
- Age rating
- PG
- Content
- Violence
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is The Dawning worth watching?"
Questions about The Dawning
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Dawning okay for kids?
PGViolence
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is The Dawning good for date night?
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens
Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.