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The Song of Lunch

2010Movie48 min

DramaTV Movie
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

A dramatisation of Christopher Reid's narrative poem that tells the story of an unnamed book editor who, fifteen years after their break-up, is meeting his former love for a nostalgic lunch at Zanzotti's, the Soho restaurant they used to frequent.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Niall MacCormick
Written by
Niall MacCormick, Christopher Reid
Produced by
Greg Wise, Pier Wilkie
Music by
Srdjan Kurpjel

Everyone

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Facts

October 8, 2010 · 48 min · TV Movie, Drama

Released
October 8, 2010
Runtime
48 min
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Song of Lunch?"

Questions about The Song of Lunch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Song of Lunch worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Song of Lunch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Song of Lunch good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.