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Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

1993·Movie
1h 33min·NR
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Ever since Pam Cheney (Cheryl Ladd) lost her baby during labor, she has been struggling with depression. She is not only supported by her loving, but hard working husband Sean (Robert Desiderio), but also by her friends Ella (Polly Draper) and Terry Sabin (D. David Morin), who have also lost a baby at age three. One year after labor, Pam decides to finally take a proposal to adopt a toddler. Going through official agencies proves unsuccessful, partly due to Pam's age, partly due to the growing demand of adoption. She is advised to take care of an orphaned teenager instead, but Sean refuses this option.
Emotional DramaFamily StruggleGrief & RecoveryAdoption JourneyRelationship FocusContemporary SettingHopefulCharacter StudySentimental

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Is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back okay for kids?

NRDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back plot-driven or character-driven?

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