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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

1979Movie1 h 36 min

DramaTV Movie
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about growing up and history, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Story

Based on writer Maya Angelou's eloquent reminiscences of her days as a gifted youngster growing up in the South during the Depression years where she and her older brother were raised by their grandmother after the divorce of their parents.

Feels like

  • Depression-Era South
  • African-American Experience
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Coming of Age
  • Resilience and Identity
  • Family Bonds
  • Social Commentary
  • Eloquent Storytelling

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Fielder Cook
Written by
Maya Angelou, Leonora Thuna
Produced by
Jean Moore Edwards
Music by
Peter Matz

Everyone

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Facts

April 28, 1979 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
April 28, 1979
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings worth watching?"

Questions about I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

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Is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1).

Is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.