A Doll's House

1973Movie1 h 46 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about society and history, with standout dialogue and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

Nora Helmer lives a quiet life with her husband, Torvald, in a small Norwegian town. While he works diligently at a bank, she looks after their children. But Torvald doesn't know that several years ago, when he was very ill and she was desperate for money, Nora forged a loan document and has been secretly working to pay the money back ever since. The arrival of her friend Kristine prompts Nora to re-evaluate her life and confront Torvald.

Feels like

  • Classic Play Adaptation
  • Feminist Cinema
  • Psychological Drama
  • 19th Century Society
  • Marital Deconstruction
  • Intellectual & Theatrical
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Social Critique

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Losey
Produced by
Joseph Losey

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Facts

August 16, 1973 · 1 h 46 min · Drama

Released
August 16, 1973
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$900,000
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about A Doll's House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Doll's House?

In the United States, A Doll's House streams on MGM+ and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Doll's House worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6).

Is A Doll's House plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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