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Repeat Performance

1947Movie1 h 31 minNR

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–64%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes–64%

Summary

On New Year's Eve 1946, Sheila Page kills her husband Barney. She wishes that she could relive 1946 and avoid the mistakes that she made throughout the year. Her wish comes true but cheating fate proves more difficult than she anticipated.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Cast

17 of 17

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Directed by
Alfred L. Werker
Written by
William O'Farrell, Walter Bullock
Produced by
Aubrey Schenck
Music by
George Antheil, Irving Friedman

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Facts

May 22, 1947 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
May 22, 1947
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Handshake Refusal, Adaptational Heroism, Set Right What Once Went Wrong +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Repeat Performance?"

Questions about Repeat Performance

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Where can I stream Repeat Performance?

KanopyFawesomeCineverse

In the United States, Repeat Performance is free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Cineverse. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Repeat Performance worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Can I half-watch Repeat Performance?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is Repeat Performance good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

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 Repeat Performance use?

Handshake RefusalAdaptational HeroismSet Right What Once Went WrongGlasses PullNew Year Has ComeOff the WagonTime-Passes MontageThe AlcoholicThrowing Off the DisabilitySarcastic ClappingHe's Dead, Jim"Pan Up to the Sky" Endingand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Handshake Refusal, Adaptational Heroism, and Set Right What Once Went Wrong.