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Sanctuary

1961Movie1 h 30 minNR

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

In 1920s rural Mississippi, Nancy Mannigoe, an African-American servant, is placed on death row for the murder of Temple Drake's infant child.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Tony Richardson
Written by
James Poe, William Faulkner
Produced by
Darryl F. Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
Alex North

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Facts

April 18, 1961 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
April 18, 1961
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sanctuary?"

Questions about Sanctuary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sanctuary?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching Sanctuary?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Sanctuary 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.