Easy Virtue

1928Movie1 h 10 min

48
MediocreGoodWatch score
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Unjustly accused of adultery in a scandalous divorce, Larita Filton flees to the French Riviera. She soon falls in love with a young Englishman, John Whittaker, and begins anew under an assumed name. But when John brings her home to his disapproving family, Larita’s past begins to resurface.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Produced by
Michael Balcon

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Facts

April 1, 1928 · 1 h 10 min · Romance, Drama

Released
April 1, 1928
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Kick the Dog, Cool Big Sis, Servile Snarker +9

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Questions about Easy Virtue

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Is Easy Virtue worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (64 out of 100) than audiences (41).

Is Easy Virtue good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Easy Virtue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Easy Virtue use?

Kick the DogCool Big SisServile SnarkerGoing CommandoMy Beloved SmotherBig, Screwed-Up FamilyDeadpan SnarkerDead Pet SketchInterrupted IntimacyAll Love Is UnrequitedConflicting LoyaltyObnoxious In-Lawsand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, Cool Big Sis, and Servile Snarker.