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In the Bleak Midwinter

1995Movie1 h 39 min

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes81%88%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes81%88%

Summary

Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh
Written by
Kenneth Branagh
Produced by
David Barron
Music by
Jimmy Yuill

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 29, 1995 · 1 h 39 min · Comedy

Released
September 29, 1995
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Mood Whiplash, Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick, Market-Based Title +4

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Bleak Midwinter?"

Questions about In the Bleak Midwinter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Bleak Midwinter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy In the Bleak Midwinter from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is In the Bleak Midwinter worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%).

Is In the Bleak Midwinter okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will In the Bleak Midwinter make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is In the Bleak Midwinter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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