The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton

2003Movie1 h 25 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak thriller movie about crime and a real life story.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Her fatal mistake was trusting him

A film based on the tragic death in 1985 of Nancy Eaton, department store heiress, brutally murdered by her childhood family friend.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Biographical Tragedy
  • Psychological Depth
  • Bleak & Somber
  • 1980s Period Piece
  • Social Class Focus
  • Intense Character Study
  • Real-Life Murder
  • Family Betrayal

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Written by
William Scoular
Produced by
Bernard Zukerman
Music by
Frank Ilfman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 1, 2003 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 1, 2003
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton?"

Questions about The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton?

In the United States, The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Death and Life of Nancy Eaton plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.