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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

1988Movie1 h 28 minR

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic858.0Rotten Tomatoes94%89%

A fast-paced, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A new comedy about someone you know.

After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Feels like

  • Spanish Black Comedy
  • Melodramatic
  • Chaotic
  • Quirky
  • Fast-Paced
  • Visually Striking
  • Over-the-Top
  • Emotional
  • Ensemble Cast

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by
Esther García, Agustín Almodóvar, Alejandro Vázquez
Music by
Bernardo Bonezzi

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Facts

March 25, 1988 · 1 h 28 min · R

Released
March 25, 1988
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Budget
$700,000
Box office
$15 million
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Freeze-Frame Ending, Match Cut, Slipping a Mickey +9

  • Freeze-Frame Ending
  • Match Cut
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Break-Up Bonfire
  • Shout-Out
  • Shameless Fanservice Girl
  • Black Comedy
  • Psycho Ex-Girlfriend
  • Zip Me Up
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Follow That Car
  • Speech Impediment

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?"

Questions about Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 24 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 85).

Will Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown use?

Freeze-Frame EndingMatch CutSlipping a MickeyBreak-Up BonfireShout-OutShameless Fanservice GirlBlack ComedyPsycho Ex-GirlfriendZip Me UpContrived CoincidenceFollow That CarSpeech Impedimentand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Freeze-Frame Ending, Match Cut, and Slipping a Mickey.