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The Pamela Principle

1992Movie1 h 35 minR

DramaRomance
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4

A romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

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Pamela is a young actress who has moved into New York City from the midwest. She meets up with Carl who is middle-aged tailor of women's clothings and is going through a "mid-life crisis". He sees his son's amourous escapades and longs for better relationship with his wife Anne who is distant at times. He has an affair with Pamela. But Pamela's lifestyle does not go well with him.

Feels like

  • Adultery Drama
  • Midlife Crisis
  • New York City
  • Relationship Conflicts
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional
  • Intimate
  • 90s Aesthetic

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Paul Thomas
Written by
Robyn Sullivent, Alan Gries, Paul Thomas
Produced by
Andrew W. Garroni, Gregory Dark
Music by
Joseph Smith

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Facts

November 11, 1992 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
November 11, 1992
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pamela Principle?"

Questions about The Pamela Principle

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Where can I stream The Pamela Principle?

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In the United States, The Pamela Principle is free with ads on Pluto TV and Fawesome.

Is The Pamela Principle worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.4).

Is there a sequel to The Pamela Principle?

  1. The Pamela Principle (1992)
  2. Seduce Me: Pamela Principle 2 (1994)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Seduce Me: Pamela Principle 2 (1994).

Is The Pamela Principle good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Pamela Principle plot-driven or character-driven?

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