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National Theatre Live: People

2013Movie2 h 9 min

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score

A layered comedy movie about society and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

People spoil things; there are so many of them and the last thing one wants is them traipsing through one’s house. But with the park a jungle and a bath on the billiard table, what is one to do? Dorothy wonders if an attic sale could be a solution.

Feels like

  • Satirical Stage Play
  • British Social Commentary
  • Class Conflict
  • Intricate Dialogue
  • Psychological Drama
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Melancholic Undertones
  • Political Satire

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Nicholas Hytner, Robin Lough
Written by
Alan Bennett
Music by
George Fenton

Everyone

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

Facts

March 21, 2013 · 2 h 9 min · Comedy

Released
March 21, 2013
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: People worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is National Theatre Live: People worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Will National Theatre Live: People make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is National Theatre Live: People plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.