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Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

2006Movie1 h 25 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Drama
  • Breast Cancer Journey
  • Resilience and Hope
  • Emotional Honesty
  • Family Support
  • Positive Outlook
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Personal Struggle

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Peter Werner
Written by
Nancey Silvers
Produced by
Jack Grossbart
Music by
Joe Melody, Chris Ledesma, Sam Black

Everyone

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

Facts

October 23, 2006 · 1 h 25 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
October 23, 2006
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy?"

Questions about Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7).

Is Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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