Strong Medicine

1981Movie1 h 24 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Adaptation of an avant-garde play about Rhoda, a hysterical heroine who feels oppressed by the people around her. She suffers through her birthday party, goes to see a doctor, plans a vacation, argues a lot and even breaks the fourth wall.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Richard Foreman
Written by
Richard Foreman

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Facts

November 25, 1981 · 1 h 24 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 25, 1981
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Strong Medicine worth watching?"

Questions about Strong Medicine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Strong Medicine worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.2).

Can I half-watch Strong Medicine?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for meta narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is Strong Medicine plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.