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Nothing Like a Dame

2018Movie1 h 20 minNR

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.

Feels like

British Dames
Candid Conversation
Legends of Stage and Screen
Intimate Portrait
Reminiscence
Acting Dynasty
Cultural History
Nostalgia
Insightful

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by: Roger Michell
Produced by: Karen Steyn, Sally Angel
Music by: Pasquin Mariani

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May 2, 2018 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released: May 2, 2018
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 20 countries

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Where can I stream Nothing Like a Dame?

In the United States, Nothing Like a Dame streams on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, Sundance Now, and AcornTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Nothing Like a Dame worth watching?

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 98%). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Nothing Like a Dame okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Nothing Like a Dame plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Nothing Like a Dame?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.