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The Barretts of Wimpole Street

1934·Movie
1h 49min·NR
68
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

When poets love, Heaven and Earth fall back to watch!

Remarkable poet Elizabeth Barrett is slowly recovering from a crippling illness with the help of her siblings, especially her youngest sister, Henrietta, but feels stifled by the domestic tyranny of her wealthy widowed father. When she meets fellow poet Robert Browning in a romantic first encounter, her heart belongs to him. However, her controlling father has no intention of allowing her out of his sight.
Historical RomanceLiterary AdaptationVictorian EraFamily DramaForbidden LoveOppressive FatherStrong Female LeadMelodramaDialogue-Driven

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Where can I stream The Barretts of Wimpole Street legally?

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Is The Barretts of Wimpole Street worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Barretts of Wimpole Street rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

1 h 49 min

The Barretts of Wimpole Street runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

Critics70
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Barretts of Wimpole Street much the same way.

Was The Barretts of Wimpole Street a box office hit?

Budget$820,000
Box office$1 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $820,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Barretts of Wimpole Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Barretts of Wimpole Street?

4AUCAROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Barretts of Wimpole Street in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Barretts of Wimpole Street use?

Incest SubtextSex Is Evil, and I Am HornyKnight Templar ParentBased on a True StoryGood-Looking PrivatesAnd Your Little Dog, Too!ExpospeakLove Before First SightShrug of GodPervert DadIt's All About Me"The Reason You Suck" Speechand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Barretts of Wimpole Street, including Incest Subtext, Sex Is Evil, and I Am Horny, Knight Templar Parent.