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Duet for One

1986Movie1 h 47 minR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes80%88%

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

When Stephanie, a famous violinist, contracts multiple sclerosis her life begins to fall apart. Her career ends, her husband leaves her for another woman and her favorite pupil leave the country. Unable to bear all this loss, Stephanie attempts suicide.

Feels like

  • Emotional Drama
  • Classical Music
  • Character Study
  • Loss and Grief
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Suicide Attempt
  • Complex Relationships
  • Heartbreaking

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Andrei Konchalovsky
Written by
Andrei Konchalovsky, Jeremy Lipp, Tom Kempinski
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Michael Bishop

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Facts

December 25, 1986 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
December 25, 1986
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$8,736

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Duet for One worth watching?"

Questions about Duet for One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Duet for One worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Duet for One plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Duet for One?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.