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That'll Be The Day

1973·Movie
1h 27min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–56%
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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That'll Be The Day fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, history, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.
British Rock & Roll1950s NostalgiaComing-of-AgeRebellious YouthSexual AwakeningEarly Rock MusicPeriod DramaWorking-Class LifeMusic-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Claude Whatham
Written by:
Ray Connolly
Produced by:
David Puttnam, Roy Baird, Sanford Lieberson

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Where can I stream That'll Be The Day legally?

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Is That'll Be The Day worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is That'll Be The Day rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is That'll Be The Day?

1 h 27 min

That'll Be The Day runs 1 h 27 min.

What language is That'll Be The Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch That'll Be The Day?

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