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A Taste of Honey

1961·Movie
1h 40min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

We don’t ask for life. We have it thrust upon us.

While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
British New WaveComing-of-Age DramaWorking-Class LifeSocial RealismLGBTQ+ ThemesMother-Daughter RelationshipPregnancy & AbandonmentMelancholy & NostalgicPoignant & Sensitive

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Taste of Honey legally?

A Taste of Honey is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Taste of Honey worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Taste of Honey rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is A Taste of Honey?

1 h 40 min

A Taste of Honey runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Taste of Honey?

Critics85
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see A Taste of Honey much the same way.

What language is A Taste of Honey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Taste of Honey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Taste of Honey in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Taste of Honey use?

Ma'am ShockFollow in My FootstepsAnd StarringAmbiguous SituationDowner EndingGood Girls Avoid AbortionTeen PregnancyParental NeglectAnswer CutCalling Parents by Their NameBratty Teenage DaughterMandatory Motherhoodand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for A Taste of Honey, including Ma'am Shock, Follow in My Footsteps, And Starring.