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That Forsyte Woman

1949·Movie
1h 53min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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This is the story of that Forsyte woman and the men who were such fools about her.

Soames and Irene Forsyte have a marriage of convenience. Young Jolyon Forsyte is a black sheep who ran away with the maid after his wife's death. Teenager June Forsyte has found love with an artist, Phillip Bosinny. The interactions between the Forsytes and the people and society around them is the truss for this love story set in the rigid and strict times of the Victorian age.
Victorian EraFamily SagaForbidden LoveSocial CommentaryComplex RelationshipsPeriod DramaCharacter-DrivenRomantic MelodramaClass Conflict

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream That Forsyte Woman legally?

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Is That Forsyte Woman worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is That Forsyte Woman rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is That Forsyte Woman?

1 h 53 min

That Forsyte Woman runs 1 h 53 min.

Is That Forsyte Woman based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is That Forsyte Woman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.