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The Yellow Handkerchief

2009Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

A love lost in the past. A love struggling for a future.

A road trip through Louisiana transforms three strangers who were originally brought together by their respective feelings of loneliness.

Feels like

  • Road Trip Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Redemptive Themes
  • Understated Romance
  • Finding Connection
  • Louisiana Setting
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Human Condition

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Udayan Prasad

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Facts

November 19, 2009 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
November 19, 2009
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$317,000
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Hollywood Kiss, All Girls Want Bad Boys, What the Hell, Hero? +9

  • Hollywood Kiss
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Broken Bird
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Extremely Short Time Span
  • Chromatic Arrangement
  • Cloud Cuckoo Lander
  • Tears of Joy
  • Motor Mouth

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Yellow Handkerchief?"

Questions about The Yellow Handkerchief

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 62).

Is The Yellow Handkerchief okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Yellow Handkerchief plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Yellow Handkerchief use?

Hollywood KissAll Girls Want Bad BoysWhat the Hell, Hero?Good Girls Avoid AbortionBunny-Ears LawyerBroken BirdIntergenerational FriendshipExtremely Short Time SpanChromatic ArrangementCloud Cuckoo LanderTears of JoyMotor Mouthand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Hollywood Kiss, All Girls Want Bad Boys, and What the Hell, Hero?.