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Dark Victory

1939·Movie
1h 44min·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes83%81%
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes83%81%

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A , romance movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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I've crammed every minute so full of waste. And now there's so little time. I don't know what to do. I'm afraid!

Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Classic MelodramaTragic RomanceStar-Studded CastStrong Female LeadBittersweet EndingClass ConflictEmotional StorytellingGolden Age of Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Edmund Goulding, Frank Heath
Written by:
Casey Robinson, Bertram Bloch, George Emerson Brewer Jr.
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner, David Lewis
Composed by:
Max Steiner, Leo F. Forbstein, Hugo Friedhofer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dark Victory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark Victory legally?

KanopyHooplaPlexTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dark Victory worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Victory rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Dark Victory?

1 h 44 min

Dark Victory runs 1 h 44 min.

Will Dark Victory make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is Dark Victory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on pathos and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Dark Victory?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Dark Victory good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Dark Victory scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Dark Victory?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dark Victory?

Critics83
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Dark Victory much the same way.

What language is Dark Victory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Victory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Victory in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dark Victory use?

The AlcoholicAltar the SpeedBeauty Is Never TarnishedThe Disease That Shall Not Be NamedYour Days Are NumberedTitle DropDriving a DeskDowner EndingFace Death with DignityVictorian Novel DiseaseImpairment ShotExact Wordsand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Dark Victory, including The Alcoholic, Altar the Speed, Beauty Is Never Tarnished.