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The Time of Your Life

1976Movie1 h 10 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A philosophical, melancholic drama movie about history and society, with standout dialogue.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

William Saroyan's Pulitzer Prize-winning play revolves around the denizens of a San Francisco bar in 1939. Lonely, lovelorn, weary or cynical, the characters drift in and out of the bar and each other's lives, giving voice to Saroyan's philosophies as they randomly comment about the impending world war, the beauty of art, and traditional notions of good and evil. At least one of the relationships stands a chance of enduring: a brawny innocent named Tom is falling in love with a vulnerable young prostitute named Kitty. Saroyan himself is heard reciting the play's prologue.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Drama
  • Character Study
  • Historical Setting (1939)
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Social Commentary
  • Barroom Ensemble
  • Human Condition
  • Literary Adaptation

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Kirk Browning
Written by
William Saroyan

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Facts

March 10, 1976 · 1 h 10 min · Drama

Released
March 10, 1976
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Gentle Giant, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Bartender Confidant +9

  • Gentle Giant
  • Hooker with a Heart of Gold
  • Bartender Confidant
  • Shameful Strip
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • The Münchausen
  • And There Was Much Rejoicing
  • Slice of Life
  • The Piano Player
  • Demoted to Extra
  • The Alcoholic
  • High Hopes, Zero Talent

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Time of Your Life worth watching?"

Questions about The Time of Your Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Time of Your Life worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Time of Your Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Time of Your Life good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The Time of Your Life use?

Gentle GiantHooker with a Heart of GoldBartender ConfidantShameful StripCloudcuckoolanderThe MünchausenAnd There Was Much RejoicingSlice of LifeThe Piano PlayerDemoted to ExtraThe AlcoholicHigh Hopes, Zero Talentand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Gentle Giant, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, and Bartender Confidant.