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A Map of the World

1999Movie2 h 5 minR

Drama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic666.4Rotten Tomatoes67%55%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.

School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.

Feels like

  • Small Town Drama
  • Accusation & Suspicion
  • Family Relationships
  • Social Justice Themes
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Rural Setting
  • Moral Complexity

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Scott Elliott
Written by
Peter Hedges, Polly Platt, Jane Hamilton
Produced by
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy
Music by
Pat Metheny

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Facts

September 13, 1999 · 2 h 5 min · R

Released
September 13, 1999
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

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Questions about A Map of the World

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Is A Map of the World worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 66).

Is A Map of the World 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.