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South Pacific

2001Movie2 h 12 minPG-13

DramaMusic
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A deeply romantic, wholesome drama movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Television remake of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.

During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The war is tearing them apart.

Feels like

  • Romantic Musical
  • World War II Drama
  • Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Classic Stage Adaptation
  • Optimistic Love Story
  • Island Paradise Setting
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Strong Performances
  • Memorable Score

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Richard Pearce
Written by
James Michener
Produced by
Christine A. Sacani
Music by
Richard Rodgers

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Facts

March 26, 2001 · 2 h 12 min · PG-13

Released
March 26, 2001
Runtime
2 h 12 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Sexy Discretion Shot, Prejudice Aesop, Demoted to Extra +9

  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Prejudice Aesop
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Maligned Mixed Marriage
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Adaptation Amalgamation
  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • Irrelevant Act Opener
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Bowdlerise
  • Advertising by Association
  • Ivy League for Everyone

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is South Pacific worth watching?"

Questions about South Pacific

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is South Pacific worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7).

Is South Pacific okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is South Pacific good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Can I half-watch South Pacific?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does South Pacific use?

Sexy Discretion ShotPrejudice AesopDemoted to ExtraMaligned Mixed MarriageAdaptation ExpansionAdaptation AmalgamationFourth-Date MarriageIrrelevant Act OpenerMood WhiplashBowdleriseAdvertising by AssociationIvy League for Everyoneand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Sexy Discretion Shot, Prejudice Aesop, and Demoted to Extra.