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Splendor in the Grass

1961Movie2 h 4 minNR

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic747.3Rotten Tomatoes75%90%

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama movie about growing up and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.

A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.

Feels like

  • Classic Melodrama
  • Repressed Sexuality
  • Tragic Romance
  • 1920s Small Town
  • Mental Breakdown
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Family Expectations
  • Heartbreaking Tale
  • Elia Kazan Direction

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Elia Kazan
Written by
William Inge
Produced by
Elia Kazan
Music by
David Amram

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Facts

October 10, 1961 · 2 h 4 min · NR

Released
October 10, 1961
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Stern Teacher, Madonna-Whore Complex, Dysfunctional Family +9

  • Stern Teacher
  • Madonna-Whore Complex
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Slice of Life
  • Uptown Girl
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Fainting
  • Literary Allusion Title
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Ignored Epiphany
  • Description Cut
  • Important Haircut

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Splendor in the Grass?"

Questions about Splendor in the Grass

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Where can I stream Splendor in the Grass?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Splendor in the Grass streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Splendor in the Grass worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Splendor in the Grass good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Splendor in the Grass plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Splendor in the Grass use?

Stern TeacherMadonna-Whore ComplexDysfunctional FamilySlice of LifeUptown GirlMy God, What Have I Done?FaintingLiterary Allusion TitleBittersweet EndingIgnored EpiphanyDescription CutImportant Haircutand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Stern Teacher, Madonna-Whore Complex, and Dysfunctional Family.