Denial

1990Movie1 h 43 min

49
MediocreGoodWatch score
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A young woman tries to leave her troubled past behind. She meets her old flame by accident and they fall in love again, but this obsessive relationship threatens to consume them.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Directed by
Erin Dignam
Written by
Erin Dignam
Music by
Harold Budd

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Facts

January 21, 1990 · 1 h 43 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
January 21, 1990
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Graceful Loser, Stiff Upper Lip, You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me! +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Denial?"

Questions about Denial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Denial?

In the United States, Denial streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Denial worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.8).

Is Denial good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Denial plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Denial use?

Graceful LoserStiff Upper LipYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Historical Beauty UpdateHere We Go Again!Unreliable NarratorOne Dose Fits AllAdapted OutFaux Affably EvilStern Old JudgeBlatant LiesDue to the Deadand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Graceful Loser, Stiff Upper Lip, and You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!.