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This Happy Breed

1944Movie1 h 51 minPG

72
GoodGoodWatch score
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A chronicle of the lives of the Gibbons family, from shortly after the end of the First World War to the beginning of the Second.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Directed by
David Lean
Produced by
Noël Coward

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Facts

May 28, 1944 · 1 h 51 min · PG

Released
May 28, 1944
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$900,000
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

I Have No Son!, Break the Haughty, Never Say "Die" +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream This Happy Breed?"

Questions about This Happy Breed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Happy Breed?

In the United States, This Happy Breed streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Darkroom, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is This Happy Breed worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

Is This Happy Breed okay for kids?

PG

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

Is This Happy Breed good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is This Happy Breed plot-driven or character-driven?

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