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Nurse Edith Cavell

1939·Movie
1h 37min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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"This Woman Must Die!"

British nurse Edith Cavell is stationed at a hospital in Brussels during World War I. When the son of a former patient escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp, she helps him flee to Holland. Outraged at the number of soldiers detained in the camps, Edith, along with a group of sympathizers, devises a plan to help the prisoners escape. As the group works to free the soldiers, Edith must keep her activities secret from the Germans
WWI Historical DramaBiographical War FilmTense Spy ThrillerEducational HistoryPatriotic HeroismHigh-Stakes EspionageSomber ToneCharacter-Driven NarrativePeriod PieceAnti-War Sentiment

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Nurse Edith Cavell legally?

Nurse Edith Cavell is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Nurse Edith Cavell worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nurse Edith Cavell rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Nurse Edith Cavell?

1 h 37 min

Nurse Edith Cavell runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Nurse Edith Cavell based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Nurse Edith Cavell in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nurse Edith Cavell?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nurse Edith Cavell in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.