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Ladies in Black

2018Movie1 h 49 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic659.0Rotten Tomatoes85%76%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Female Ensemble
  • Social Commentary
  • 1950s Australia
  • Department Store Setting
  • Character-Driven
  • Heartwarming
  • Charming

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Bruce Beresford, Madeleine St. John, Sue Milliken
Produced by
Allanah Zitserman, Sue Milliken
Music by
Christopher Gordon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 18, 2018 · 1 h 49 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
October 18, 2018
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Australia
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ladies in Black?"

Questions about Ladies in Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ladies in Black?

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In the United States, Ladies in Black streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ladies in Black worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Ladies in Black okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Ladies in Black make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Ladies in Black?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.