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In This Our Life

1942Movie1 h 37 minNR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–76%

A moving, bleak drama movie about family and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A sensational novel throbs to life! The cast is one of Warner Bros. best - the picture is one of Warner Bros. biggest!

An unhappy, self-centered woman runs off with her sister's husband, wreaking havoc and ruining the lives of those around her.

Feels like

  • Domestic Tragedy
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Melodramatic Realism
  • Bette Davis Performance
  • Dark Character Study
  • Social Conformity Critique
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Pre-War Hollywood Noir
  • Tragic Fate

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
Howard E. Koch, Ellen Glasgow
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

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Facts

May 8, 1942 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
May 8, 1942
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Tomboyish Name, Would Hit a Girl, The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry +9

  • Tomboyish Name
  • Would Hit a Girl
  • The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry
  • Uncle Pennybags
  • Southern Belle
  • The Unapologetic
  • Adaptation Personality Change
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Sibling Triangle
  • Impoverished Patrician
  • Never My Fault
  • Driven to Suicide

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In This Our Life?"

Questions about In This Our Life

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Where can I stream In This Our Life?

The RokuYouTube TV

In the United States, In This Our Life streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is In This Our Life worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

Is In This Our Life good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

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

Will I feel good after watching In This Our Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does In This Our Life use?

Tomboyish NameWould Hit a GirlThe Glorious War of Sisterly RivalryUncle PennybagsSouthern BelleThe UnapologeticAdaptation Personality ChangeLaser-Guided KarmaSibling TriangleImpoverished PatricianNever My FaultDriven to Suicideand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Tomboyish Name, Would Hit a Girl, and The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry.