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Separation

1990Movie1 h 20 min

DramaTV Movie
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

When neurologically ill American actress Sarah calls emotionally crippled English playwright Joe, they begin a very special relationship conducted through trans-Antlantic phone calls. In order to face reality, both must overcome their conditions.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Barry Davis
Written by
Tom Kempinski
Produced by
Mark Forstater, Paddy Higson
Music by
Andy Park

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Facts

June 27, 1990 · 1 h 20 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
June 27, 1990
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Separation worth watching?"

Questions about Separation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Separation worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Separation good for date night?

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

Is Separation plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.