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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 9.3).
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A , romance movie: , .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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Navy ensign Nellie Forbush and Marine lieutenant Joseph Cable find love and confront bigotry (including their own prejudices) while stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. Filmed version of the 2008 Broadway revival featuring the original cast. Original broadcast on the PBS series "Live From Lincoln Center" (season 35, episode 3).
Classic Broadway MusicalWWII RomanceSocially ConsciousIconic ScoreLive Stage PerformanceTheatrical SpectacleAnti-Prejudice ThemesIntergenerational Appeal
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Is South Pacific okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is South Pacific good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will I feel good after watching South Pacific?
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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.
What tropes does South Pacific use?
Sympathetic Murder BackstoryDemoted to ExtraAdaptation ExpansionAdapted OutEveryone Looks Sexier if FrenchEpic MovieOffscreen Moment of AwesomeTaught to HateDark RepriseAdaptation AmalgamationCrowd SongMovie Bonus Songand 29 more
TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Sympathetic Murder Backstory, Demoted to Extra, and Adaptation Expansion.