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Recovery

2007Movie1 h 27 min

DramaTV Movie
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–95%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–95%

Summary

Alan and Tricia Hamilton are blissfully happy. Until one day their perfect life is torn apart when Alan steps in front of a passing car, and he is left with a brain injury that completely transforms his personality.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Andy De Emmony
Written by
Tony Marchant

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Facts

February 25, 2007 · 1 h 27 min · TV Movie, Drama

Released
February 25, 2007
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Disabled Snarker, Career-Ending Injury, Mental Health Recovery Arc +4

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Recovery worth watching?"

Questions about Recovery

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Recovery worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Recovery plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Recovery good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.