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The Old Maid

1939·Movie
1h 35min·NR
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–75%

Where to watch

HBO MaxYouTube TV

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The Old Maid fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Romance8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Vividly, unforgettably, a woman's love starved soul is revealed. All those strange secrets she locks in her heart ... moments of rapture and of heartbreak ... longings that no man can fathom. Of these has the year's finest picture been woven!

The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Classic MelodramaComplex Family RelationshipsForbidden LoveTragic RomancePeriod PieceStrong Female PerformancesEmotional StorytellingSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Edmund Goulding, Jack Sullivan
Written by:
Casey Robinson, Edith Wharton, Zoë Akins
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke
Composed by:
Max Steiner, Hugo Friedhofer, Leo F. Forbstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Old Maid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Maid legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TV

The Old Maid is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. 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 The Old Maid worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Old Maid rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Old Maid?

1 h 35 min

The Old Maid runs 1 h 35 min.

Is The Old Maid based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Old Maid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Old Maid?

10ATAUCACHDEESFRNZROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Old Maid in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Old Maid use?

Doorstop BabyGreen-Eyed MonsterMaiden AuntOld MaidOrphanage of LoveQuitting to Get MarriedTitle DropUptown GirlSomeone to Remember Him ByTime-Passes MontageSetting UpdateDeath by Adaptationand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Old Maid, including Doorstop Baby, Green-Eyed Monster, Maiden Aunt.