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By Design

1982Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes57%–
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes57%–

Summary

Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Claude Jutra
Written by
Claude Jutra, David Eames, Joe Wiesenfeld
Music by
Chico Hamilton

Everyone

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

Facts

May 8, 1982 · 1 h 32 min · Drama

Released
May 8, 1982
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is By Design worth watching?"

Questions about By Design

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is By Design worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%).

Is By Design good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is By Design plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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