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The Passion of Ayn Rand

1999Movie1 h 44 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A philosophical, romantic drama movie about a real life story and the mind, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Author Ayn Rand becomes involved with a much younger and married man, to the dismay of those close to her.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Intellectual Romance
  • Character Study
  • Philosophical
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Psychological
  • Ayn Rand
  • Strong Performances

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Facts

January 27, 1999 · 1 h 44 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
January 27, 1999
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, History, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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Questions about The Passion of Ayn Rand

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Is The Passion of Ayn Rand worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is The Passion of Ayn Rand good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Passion of Ayn Rand plot-driven or character-driven?

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