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Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

2017Movie1 h 45 min

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic656.9Rotten Tomatoes81%68%

A deeply moving, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Love, just like in the movies.

Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Showbiz Romance
  • Melancholy Reflection
  • Interpersonal Connection
  • Aging Actress
  • British Setting
  • Late 1970s
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Paul McGuigan
Written by
Peter Turner, Matt Greenhalgh
Produced by
Barbara Broccoli, Colin Vaines
Music by
J. Ralph

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Facts

November 17, 2017 · 1 h 45 min · Strong Language

Released
November 17, 2017
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
49 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool?"

Questions about Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

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Where can I stream Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool?

PrimeHowdy

In the United States, Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool streams on Prime and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool good for date night?

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

Is Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.