Sign up
Trailer

National Theatre Live: Allelujah!

2018Movie2 h 50 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A moving, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run. The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town in Yorkshire, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir.

Feels like

  • Filmed Stage Play
  • British Social Drama
  • Healthcare System Critique
  • Elderly Care
  • Community Spirit
  • Heartwarming & Poignant
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Choir Performance
  • Hopeful Resilience

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Tim Van Someren
Written by
Alan Bennett

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 2018 · 2 h 50 min · Drama

Released
November 1, 2018
Runtime
2 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is National Theatre Live: Allelujah! worth watching?"

Questions about National Theatre Live: Allelujah!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is National Theatre Live: Allelujah! worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is National Theatre Live: Allelujah! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is National Theatre Live: Allelujah! plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching National Theatre Live: Allelujah!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.