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Priest of Love

1981Movie1 h 38 minR

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Following the banning and burning of his novel, "The Rainbow," D.H. Lawrence and his wife, Frieda, move to the United States, and then to Mexico. When Lawrence contracts tuberculosis, they return to England for a short time, then to Italy, where Lawrence writes "Lady Chatterley's Lover."

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Written by
Alan Plater
Music by
Joseph James

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Facts

October 11, 1981 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
October 11, 1981
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
37 countries

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Where can I stream Priest of Love?

In the United States, Priest of Love streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 36 other countries.

Is Priest of Love worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6).

Is Priest of Love 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 Priest of Love plot-driven or character-driven?

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