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Myra Breckinridge

1970Movie1 h 34 minR

Comedy
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes24%34%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes24%34%

Summary

Myron Breckinridge flies to Europe to get a sex-change operation and is transformed into the beautiful Myra. She travels to Hollywood, meets up with her rich Uncle Buck and, claiming to be Myron's widow, demands money.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Michael Sarne
Written by
Gore Vidal, David Giler, Michael Sarne
Produced by
David Giler, Robert Fryer
Music by
David Dockendorf, Don J. Bassman, Terrance Emerson

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Facts

June 24, 1970 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
June 24, 1970
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$8 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Movie Buff, False Widow, Dirty Old Woman +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Myra Breckinridge worth watching?"

Questions about Myra Breckinridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Myra Breckinridge worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 24%). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (24).

Will Myra Breckinridge make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Is Myra Breckinridge good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Myra Breckinridge use?

The Movie BuffFalse WidowDirty Old WomanStock FootageEasy Sex ChangeLame ComebackComing-Out StoryLovable Sex ManiacSoundtrack DissonanceAnd You Were ThereMood WhiplashAdaptational Alternate Endingand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including The Movie Buff, False Widow, and Dirty Old Woman.