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Marian Rose White

1982·Movie
1h 36min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Marian Rose White fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, society, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting mood

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About

Marian Rose White is placed in a State Home for the feeble-minded by her uncaring mother when her father dies. She is a young teenager and there is nothing wrong with her except for some clumsiness, mostly caused by poor vision. State law (in 1934) requires sterilization of all inmates. Sympathetic nurse, Bonnie McNeil, befriends Marian and protests her treatment.
Historical DramaMental InstitutionSocial InjusticeUnjust SterilizationComing-of-Age TragedySlow BurnCharacter-DrivenPathos and Melancholy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Marian Rose White worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Marian Rose White?

1 h 36 min

Marian Rose White runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Marian Rose White in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.