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A Very Natural Thing

1974·Movie
1h 26min·R

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

David and Jason's relationship... it's the same only different.

When David, an ex-monk still in his twenties meets Mark, he falls hard; soon he's asked Mark if they can live together. Things go well for awhile, and then differences in their definition of "commitment" begin to push them apart. Mark wants other sexual adventures, David tries to go along. Can they talk through the crisis in their relationship or is a breakup in the offing? David sees his relationship with Mark as a marriage, so if it ends, can David's heart ever heal?
Gay Romance DramaRelationship StudyEmotional & MelancholyDialogue-DrivenExploration of CommitmentCharacter-Focused70s Independent FilmPersonal & IntimatePsychological Realism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Very Natural Thing legally?

A Very Natural Thing is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Dekkoo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Very Natural Thing worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Very Natural Thing rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is A Very Natural Thing?

1 h 26 min

A Very Natural Thing runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Very Natural Thing?

Critics80
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate A Very Natural Thing higher (80) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Very Natural Thing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Very Natural Thing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Very Natural Thing in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.