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A New Leaf

1971Movie1 h 42 minG

ComedyRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes94%82%

A wholesome, intriguing comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Henry & Henrietta… the love couple of the seventies... and the laugh riot of the year.

After running out of funds, Henry Graham, a carefree playboy, plots to marry and murder wealthy botanist Henrietta Lowell.

Feels like

  • Dark Romantic Comedy
  • Cynical Wit
  • Character-Driven
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Macabre Humor
  • Subversive
  • New York Setting
  • Situational Comedy
  • Social Satire

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Elaine May
Written by
Elaine May
Produced by
Howard W. Koch, Hillard Elkins, Joseph Manduke
Music by
Neal Hefti

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Facts

March 11, 1971 · 1 h 42 min · G

Released
March 11, 1971
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Theme Naming, The Klutz, Comically Missing the Point +9

  • Theme Naming
  • The Klutz
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Cute Clumsy Girl
  • Black Comedy
  • Cloudcuckoolander
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Ironic Hell
  • Character Catch Phrase

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A New Leaf?"

Questions about A New Leaf

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Where can I stream A New Leaf?

Kanopy

In the United States, A New Leaf is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is A New Leaf worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will A New Leaf make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is A New Leaf good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.