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Chained

1934Movie1 h 16 minNR

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–68%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–68%

Summary

Richard, a millionaire in love with his secretary, Diane, is dispirited when his wife refuses to divorce him. Concerned that Diane will now lose interest, Richard offers her an all-expense-paid cruise to Argentina so that she can think it over.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
Edgar Selwyn, John Lee Mahin
Produced by
Hunt Stromberg, Clarence Brown
Music by
Herbert Stothart

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Facts

August 31, 1934 · 1 h 16 min · NR

Released
August 31, 1934
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Evil Uncle, Faux Affably Evil, Trauma Button +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chained?"

Questions about Chained

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chained?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Chained from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Chained worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Chained good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Chained plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Chained use?

Evil UncleFaux Affably EvilTrauma ButtonWhat Happened to the Mouse?Wouldn't Hurt a ChildVerbed TitleAgony of the FeetParental AbandonmentBitch in Sheep's ClothingBring Me My Brown PantsCell Phones Are UselessHoist by His Own Petardand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Evil Uncle, Faux Affably Evil, and Trauma Button.