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Is Bayo worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).
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GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Sharon and her ten year old son Bayo live in Tickle Cove on the shores of Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland like generations of their family have before them.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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- Directed by
- Mort Ransen
- Written by
- Arnie Gelbart, Chipman Hall, Terry Ryan
- Produced by
- Harry Gulkin
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Facts
April 25, 1985 · 1 h 39 min · Drama
- Released
- April 25, 1985
- Runtime
- 1 h 39 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $2 million
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is Bayo worth watching?"
Questions about Bayo
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Bayo okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Bayo plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.