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The Mirror Has Two Faces

1996·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A story about just how wrong two people can be before they can be right.

Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.
Romantic ComedyIntellectual RomanceFamily DramaRelationship DynamicsCharacter-DrivenDialogue-HeavyContemporary SettingPsychological DepthMature Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Mirror Has Two Faces legally?

The Mirror Has Two Faces is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 The Mirror Has Two Faces worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mirror Has Two Faces rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Mirror Has Two Faces?

2 h 6 min

The Mirror Has Two Faces runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mirror Has Two Faces?

Critics51
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate The Mirror Has Two Faces higher (69) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Mirror Has Two Faces a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$41 million

No. It cost about $42 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 98% of its budget.

What language is The Mirror Has Two Faces in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mirror Has Two Faces?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mirror Has Two Faces in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mirror Has Two Faces use?

Brainless BeautyIntimate Open ShirtFeminine Women Can CookThe MakeoverPlatonic Life-PartnersMeaningful EchoYour Television Hates YouCool TeacherUnrequited Love SwitcherooDaddy's GirlGraceful Ladies Like PurpleChekhov's Gagand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for The Mirror Has Two Faces, including Brainless Beauty, Intimate Open Shirt, Feminine Women Can Cook.