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Vanya on 42nd Street

1994Movie2 h 0 minPG

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%79%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes89%79%

Summary

An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Louis Malle
Written by
David Mamet, Andre Gregory
Produced by
Fred Berner
Music by
Joshua Redman

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Facts

October 19, 1994 · 2 h 0 min · PG

Released
October 19, 1994
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Box office
$2 million
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Vanya on 42nd Street?"

Questions about Vanya on 42nd Street

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Where can I stream Vanya on 42nd Street?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Vanya on 42nd Street from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Vanya on 42nd Street worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Vanya on 42nd Street okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Vanya on 42nd Street plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Vanya on 42nd Street?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.