Take Me in Your Arms

1954Movie1 h 32 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about society and show business.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

To pay off her father's debts, Rita leaves her humble fishing village in Yucatan and gets exploited by several men, including a married politician who turns her into a big dancing star.

Feels like

  • Classic Melodrama
  • Tragic Romance
  • Social Injustice
  • Fated Lovers
  • Golden Age Mexican Cinema
  • Showbiz Drama
  • Patriarchal Oppression
  • Character Study
  • Emotional Saga

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Directed by
Julio Bracho

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Facts

April 30, 1954 · 1 h 32 min · Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 30, 1954
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Take Me in Your Arms?"

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Where can I stream Take Me in Your Arms?

In the United States, Take Me in Your Arms streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Take Me in Your Arms worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7).

Is Take Me in Your Arms 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.

Will I feel good after watching Take Me in Your Arms?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Take Me in Your Arms in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.