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Babs

2017·Movie
1h 30min
68
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

A real life story, show business, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

This is the story of Dame Barbara Windsor, the Cockney kid with a dazzling smile and talent to match. Preparing to perform in the theatre one cold evening in 1993, the cheeky, chirpy blonde Babs recounts the people and events that have shaped her life and career over fifty years from 1943 to 1993. She contemplates her lonely childhood and WWII evacuation; her decision to go from Barbara Ann Deeks to Barbara Windsor, inspired by the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; her complicated relationship with her father; her doomed marriage to Ronnie Knight; capturing the attention of theatre director Joan Littlewood; and becoming the blonde bombshell in the Carry On films. Babs, ever the consummate professional, never lets her fans down whatever her personal anguish and steps on the stage to rapturous applause.
Biographical DramaBritish IconShowbiz JourneyNon-Linear NarrativePersonal ResilienceNostalgic StorytellingFamily SagaPowerful Lead PerformanceHistorical Portrayal

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Where can I stream Babs legally?

Babs is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Babs worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Babs?

1 h 30 min

Babs runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Babs based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Babs in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Babs?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Babs in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.