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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.9).
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Adaptation of the play by Frederick Lonsdale
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- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.
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- Directed by
- David Giles
- Written by
- Frederick Lonsdale
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Facts
June 21, 1982 · 2 h 0 min · Drama, TV Movie
- Released
- June 21, 1982
- Runtime
- 2 h 0 min
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is On Approval worth watching?"
Questions about On Approval
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is On Approval okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will I feel good after watching On Approval?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
Can I half-watch On Approval?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.