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Duet for One

1986·Movie
1h 47min·R
74
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

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.
Emotional DramaClassical MusicCharacter StudyLoss and GriefMultiple SclerosisSuicide AttemptComplex RelationshipsHeartbreaking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Duet for One worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Duet for One rated?

RSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Duet for One?

1 h 47 min

Duet for One runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Duet for One?

Critics80
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Duet for One much the same way.

What language is Duet for One in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.