Broken Dreams

1933·Movie
1h 8min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

A CHILD SHOWED THEM THE WAY TO HAPPINESS!

Medical intern Robert Morley is distraught after his wife dies in childbirth. He's resentful of his new son and wants nothing to do with him. He leaves the child with his aunt and uncle and heads off to Europe to pursue his medical studies. Morley returns to his hometown six years later, now a successful doctor and engaged to be married to a beautiful socialite. He also feels differently about the boy and attempts to gain custody from his aunt and uncle.
Classic MelodramaFamily ReconciliationEmotional JourneyParental GriefRomantic DramaHistorical CinemaCharacter-DrivenMoral Dilemma

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Broken Dreams legally?

Broken Dreams is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Broken Dreams worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Broken Dreams rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Broken Dreams?

1 h 8 min

Broken Dreams runs 1 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Broken Dreams?

Critics90
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Broken Dreams higher (90) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Broken Dreams in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Broken Dreams?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Broken Dreams in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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