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Look Back in Anger

1959Movie1 h 38 minNR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes92%76%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes92%76%

Summary

A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life and values.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Tony Richardson
Written by
Nigel Kneale
Produced by
Gordon Scott, Harry Saltzman
Music by
Chris Barber

Everyone

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Facts

September 15, 1959 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
September 15, 1959
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, Spontaneous Choreography, Drowning Our Romantic Sorrows +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Look Back in Anger?"

Questions about Look Back in Anger

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Where can I stream Look Back in Anger?

HBO MaxCriterionTCM

In the United States, Look Back in Anger streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Look Back in Anger worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Look Back in Anger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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