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Never on Sunday

1960·Movie
1h 31min

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

The Happy Street-Walker of Piraeus...

An American scholar in Greece sets about improving the local prostitute with whom he is infatuated.
Greek CinemaSocial CommentaryRomanceProstitutionPhilosophicalHistorical SettingCharacter StudyMelancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Never on Sunday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Never on Sunday worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Never on Sunday rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Never on Sunday?

1 h 31 min

Never on Sunday runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Never on Sunday?

Critics67
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Never on Sunday higher (78) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Never on Sunday a box office hit?

Budget$151,000
Box office$8 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $151,000 to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 53.0 times its budget.

What language is Never on Sunday in?

GreekRussianEnglish

It was made in Greek, with some Russian, English. Produced in Greece.

In how many countries can I watch Never on Sunday?

7AUCAFRGBGGKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never on Sunday in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Never on Sunday use?

Hooker with a Heart of GoldSignificant NameNaïve NewcomerToplessness from the BackTime-Passes MontageBookendsDance LineThe Loins Sleep TonightGetting Crap Past the RadarLeg FocusHorny SailorsSmart People Play Chessand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Never on Sunday, including Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Significant Name, Naïve Newcomer.