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Haywire

1980Movie3 h 4 minNR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Based on the autobiography of Brooke Hayward, daughter of famous Broadway producer Leland Hayward and actress Margaret Sullavan, who grows up in the glamorous, cruel and emotionally unstable world of her parents.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Written by
James Costigan, Peter Davis
Produced by
William Hayward
Music by
Billy Goldenberg

Everyone

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Facts

May 14, 1980 · 3 h 4 min · NR

Released
May 14, 1980
Runtime
3 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Jitter Cam, Gas Mask Mooks, Same Language Dub +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Haywire worth watching?"

Questions about Haywire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Haywire worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Haywire good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Is Haywire plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Haywire use?

Jitter CamGas Mask MooksSame Language DubPaper-Thin DisguiseAnachronic OrderUnwitting PawnProperly ParanoidCruel and Unusual DeathBrutal BrawlImprovised WeaponCombat PragmatistCIA Evil, FBI Goodand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Jitter Cam, Gas Mask Mooks, and Same Language Dub.