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Basil

1998Movie1 h 53 minR

DramaRomance
26
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–46%

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.

Feels like

  • Victorian Era England
  • Forbidden Love
  • Class Conflict
  • Family Secrets
  • Romantic Drama
  • Brooding Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy Tone
  • Period Piece

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Radha Bharadwaj
Written by
Wilkie Collins, Radha Bharadwaj
Produced by
Radha Bharadwaj
Music by
Richard G. Mitchell

Everyone

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Facts

July 22, 1998 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
July 22, 1998
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
124 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Basil?"

Questions about Basil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Basil?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, Basil streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 121 other countries.

Is Basil worth watching?

26
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is Basil good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Basil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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