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Wit

2001Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes83%91%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes83%91%

Summary

A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.

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  • Date night
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  • Teens

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Mike Nichols
Written by
Emma Thompson, Mike Nichols, Margaret Edson
Produced by
Simon Bosanquet
Music by
Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki

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Facts

February 9, 2001 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
February 9, 2001
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
69 countries

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Questions about Wit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wit?

HBO Max

In the United States, Wit streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Wit worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 83%).

Is Wit okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Wit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Wit?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.