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A Simple Man

1987Movie58 min

MusicTV Movie
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Gillian Lynne
Produced by
Ian Squires
Music by
Carl Davis, Brian Fieldhouse

Everyone

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Facts

November 6, 1987 · 58 min · Music, TV Movie

Released
November 6, 1987
Runtime
58 min
Genres
Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Simple Man worth watching?"

Questions about A Simple Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Simple Man worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is A Simple Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Simple Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.