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These Three

1936·Movie
1h 33min·NR
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

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These Three fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Were they the innocent victims of a whispering campaign?

Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
Classic Hollywood DramaFalse AccusationSocietal ScandalFriendship & LoyaltyEmotional WreckageMoral DilemmaHistorical Social CommentaryCharacter-DrivenIntense Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
William Wyler, Walter Mayo
Written by:
Lillian Hellman, Lillian Hellman, Lillian Hellman
Produced by:
Samuel Goldwyn
Composed by:
David Raksin, Edward B. Powell, Alfred Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream These Three legally?

PrimeKanopyYouTube TVPlexFawesome

These Three is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is These Three worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is These Three rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is These Three?

1 h 33 min

These Three runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on These Three?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate These Three higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is These Three in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch These Three?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for These Three in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does These Three use?

The BeardPeriod PieceGayngstTwo-Teacher SchoolMistaken for GayHave a Gay Old TimeWould Hurt a ChildRemake CameoBowdleriseBowdleriseGet Out!Adaptational Sexualityand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for These Three, including The Beard, Period Piece, Gayngst.