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The West Side Waltz

1995Movie1 h 30 min

DramaTV Movie
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A wholesome, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age.

Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends.

Feels like

  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Intergenerational Friendship
  • Musical & Theatrical
  • Heartfelt & Wholesome
  • Late-Life Awakening
  • Found Family Themes
  • Warm & Reflective
  • NYC Setting
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Ernest Thompson
Written by
Ernest Thompson
Produced by
Randy Sutter
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

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Facts

November 23, 1995 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 23, 1995
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The West Side Waltz worth watching?"

Questions about The West Side Waltz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The West Side Waltz worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The West Side Waltz okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The West Side Waltz plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The West Side Waltz?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.