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Waterloo Bridge

1940·Movie
1h 48min
77
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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"Every parting from you is like a little eternity"

On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he was at the beginning of World War I and the young ballerina he met just before he left for the front.
Romantic TragedyWorld War IBallerinaLost LoveMelancholyHistorical DramaCharacter-DrivenClassic CinemaPathos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Waterloo Bridge legally?

Waterloo Bridge is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waterloo Bridge worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Waterloo Bridge?

1 h 48 min

Waterloo Bridge runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Waterloo Bridge?

Critics78
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 78 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Waterloo Bridge much the same way.

Was Waterloo Bridge a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Waterloo Bridge in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Waterloo Bridge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waterloo Bridge in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Waterloo Bridge use?

Meet CuteOld MoneyHidden DepthsBig "SHUT UP!"Not So StoicCrapsack WorldDeceased Parents Are the BestDowner EndingHistorical In-JokeThe RemakeDeadpan SnarkerCall to Adventureand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Waterloo Bridge, including Meet Cute, Old Money, Hidden Depths.