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The More You Ignore Me

2018·Movie
1h 30min
72
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some cringe comedy and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Family, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

You definitely can't choose your family!

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.
Mental healthFamily dysfunction80s EnglandThe Smiths soundtrackMother-daughter relationshipObsession and declineQuirky and comicalPsychiatric hospitalEmotional climax

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The More You Ignore Me legally?

The More You Ignore Me 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 Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The More You Ignore Me worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The More You Ignore Me rated?

Strong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: strong language and suicide themes.

How long is The More You Ignore Me?

1 h 30 min

The More You Ignore Me runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The More You Ignore Me?

Critics80
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The More You Ignore Me higher (80) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The More You Ignore Me in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The More You Ignore Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The More You Ignore Me in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.