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Love, Cecil

2017Movie1 h 38 min

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic63–Rotten Tomatoes83%78%

A nostalgic, wondrous documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A documentary about Academy Award-winning costume designer Cecil Beaton. A respected photographer, artist, and set designer, Beaton was best known for designing on award-winning films such as 'Gigi' (1958) and 'My Fair Lady' (1964). The film features archive footage and interviews with a number of models, artists, and filmmakers who worked closely with Beaton during his illustrious career.

Feels like

  • Celebrity Biography
  • Hollywood Golden Age
  • Fashion & Costume Design
  • Archival Documentary
  • Artistic Legacy
  • Visual History
  • Cultural Iconography
  • Nostalgic Tribute
  • Behind-the-Scenes Insight
  • Elegant Aesthetics

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Produced by
Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Music by
Phil France

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Facts

December 1, 2017 · 1 h 38 min · Documentary

Released
December 1, 2017
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Love, Cecil?"

Questions about Love, Cecil

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Where can I stream Love, Cecil?

KanopyHooplaPlexKino Film CollectionTubi TV

In the United States, Love, Cecil streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Love, Cecil worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Love, Cecil okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Love, Cecil?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Love, Cecil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.