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Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

1952Movie1 h 48 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

At the fiftieth anniversary of his town's founding, the town's first barber recalls his long-dead, spirited bride and the flaw in his own character that helped bring about her loss and several others.

Feels like

  • Melodrama
  • Small-Town America
  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • Romance & Loss
  • Character Study
  • Historical Setting
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Bittersweet

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Henry King
Written by
Maxwell Shane, Ferdinand Reyher
Produced by
George Jessel
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

June 27, 1952 · 1 h 48 min · Drama

Released
June 27, 1952
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie worth watching?"

Questions about Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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