Summary
Evelyn, an ex-burlesque queen, bewitches single dad Al and his teenage son Fin with her zest for life. When father and son discover they are competing for the affections of the same woman, it reopens old wounds over the death of Fin's mother.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Comfort watch
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 43Audiences 39GoodWatch 45
Tomatometer43%
IMDb5.5
Audience score22%
Running time
1 h 37 min
Shorter than most dramas, −12 min on the typical 109
typical 10997Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 5 countries, rent or buy in 44 more
Released
2017
November 23, 2017
9 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- Australia
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 7 moreDirecting · 2
- Priscilla Cameron Director, Writer
- Marieke Spence Second Assistant Director
Production · 1
- Bridget Callow-Wright Producer
Camera · 1
- Andrew Gough Second Assistant Camera
Editing · 1
- Rodrigo Balart Editor
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