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In the United States, East of Eden streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 9 other countries.
East of Eden
1955·Movie
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A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Epic Family DramaPsychological IntensityClassic Hollywood MelodramaPaternal ConflictMoral AmbiguityHistorical Period PieceCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional TurmoilLiterary Adaptation
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Is East of Eden worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 72).
Is East of Eden okay for kids?
PG
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is East of Eden plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does East of Eden use?
Evil TwinAlways Identical TwinsCalling the Old Man OutMy God, What Have I Done?Hope SpotKeetSame Language DubAs the Good Book Says...Holier Than ThouCooldown HugIronyGeneration Xeroxand 38 more
TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Evil Twin, Always Identical Twins, and Calling the Old Man Out.