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Hysterical Blindness

2002Movie1 h 39 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

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Story

In the 80's they said love was a battlefield... they were right.

Two friends lament their unhappy single lives while searching for Mr. Right in 1980s New Jersey.

Feels like

  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Female Friendship
  • Romantic Comedy-Drama
  • Working Class New Jersey
  • Relationship Struggles
  • Pop Culture References
  • Character-Driven
  • Bittersweet

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Mira Nair
Written by
Laura Cahill

Everyone

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Facts

January 16, 2002 · 1 h 39 min · Strong Language

Released
January 16, 2002
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Hysterical Blindness?"

Questions about Hysterical Blindness

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Where can I stream Hysterical Blindness?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Hysterical Blindness worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Hysterical Blindness good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Hysterical Blindness plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.