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The Wedding Night

1935·Movie
1h 23min·NR
68
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!

While working on a novel in his country home in Connecticut, married writer Tony Barrett develops romantic feelings for Manya Novak, the daughter of a neighboring farmer. Manya is unhappily engaged to Frederik Sobieski. After a snowstorm, Tony and Manya get trapped together in his house overnight. The next day, Manya's father insists that her wedding to Frederik take place in spite of Manya's misgivings. Drunkenness and jealousy result in tragedy at the wedding reception that night.
Classic MelodramaTragic RomanceForbidden LoveSocietal ConstraintsHistorical DramaIntense JealousyDestiny & FateEmotional & PensiveCharacter-Driven Conflict

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Wedding Night legally?

The Wedding Night is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wedding Night worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wedding Night rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Wedding Night?

1 h 23 min

The Wedding Night runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wedding Night?

Critics83
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Wedding Night higher (83) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Wedding Night in?

EnglishPolish

It was made in English, with some Polish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wedding Night?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wedding Night in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.