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The Lotus Eaters

1993Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Set off the West Coast of Canada in 1965, a hip new teacher with a miniskirt and lots of ideas turns a small town upside down.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Paul Shapiro
Written by
Peggy Thompson
Produced by
David Roberts
Music by
John Sereda

Everyone

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

Facts

September 12, 1993 · 1 h 41 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 12, 1993
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Lotus Eaters worth watching?"

Questions about The Lotus Eaters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Lotus Eaters worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Lotus Eaters okay for kids?

Sexual content

Yes: its content advisories are sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Lotus Eaters make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is The Lotus Eaters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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