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Longtime Companion

1989Movie1 h 39 minR

83

GreatGoodWatch score

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Crew

Directed by: Norman René
Written by: Craig Lucas
Produced by: Stan Wlodkowski
Music by: Greg De Belles

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October 11, 1989 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released: October 11, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 39 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $5 million

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3 questions, like "Is Longtime Companion worth watching?"

Questions about Longtime Companion

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Is Longtime Companion worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Longtime Companion good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Longtime Companion plot-driven or character-driven?

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