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Darling

1965Movie2 h 8 min

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes74%69%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about society and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

When she was good she was very, very good… and when she was bad she was DARLING!

Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men while attempting to gain fame and fortune in Swinging London.

Feels like

  • Swinging Sixties
  • Social Climbing
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Critique of Fame
  • Cynical
  • Melancholy
  • London
  • Complex Characters
  • Stylish

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
John Schlesinger
Written by
Frederic Raphael
Produced by
Joseph Janni
Music by
John Dankworth

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 3, 1965 · 2 h 8 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
August 3, 1965
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Gay Best Friend, Casting Couch, Fan Disservice +9

  • Gay Best Friend
  • Casting Couch
  • Fan Disservice
  • Creator Cameo
  • Trophy Wife
  • Three-Way Sex
  • Modeling is Glamorous
  • How We Got Here
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Jump Cut
  • Meet Cute
  • Unreliable Voiceover

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Darling?"

Questions about Darling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Darling?

KanopyLionsgate+BFI PlayerTubi TV

In the United States, Darling streams on Lionsgate+ and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Darling worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 62).

Is Darling good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Darling 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 Darling use?

Gay Best FriendCasting CouchFan DisserviceCreator CameoTrophy WifeThree-Way SexModeling is GlamorousHow We Got HereGood Girls Avoid AbortionJump CutMeet CuteUnreliable Voiceoverand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Gay Best Friend, Casting Couch, and Fan Disservice.