5.8
Is The Place at the Coast worth watching?
79
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 5.8).
79
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Teenager Ellie is distressed by forces that threaten the special family holidays she shares with her widowed father. These threats are posed by a new coastal development and her father's new relationship with a local woman. Ellie desperately clings to memories and places that preserve the memory of her late mother.
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- You want fast pacing
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- Directed by
- George Ogilvie
- Written by
- Hilary Furlong
- Produced by
- Hilary Furlong
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Facts
September 17, 1987 · 1 h 33 min · Drama, Romance
- Released
- September 17, 1987
- Runtime
- 1 h 33 min
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Australia
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is The Place at the Coast worth watching?"
Questions about The Place at the Coast
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Is The Place at the Coast okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is The Place at the Coast good for date night?
and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Place at the Coast plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.