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I Know Where I'm Going!

1945·Movie
1h 31min·NR
83
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Romance8
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Plucky Englishwoman Joan Webster travels to the remote islands of the Scottish Hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Trapped by inclement weather on the Isle of Mull and unable to continue to her destination, Joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, no-nonsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer Torquil MacNeil, who holds a secret that may change her life forever.
Classic Romantic DramaScottish Highlands SettingAtmospheric CinematographyStrong Female LeadIsolation and ConnectionFate vs. Free WillPeriod PieceCharacter-DrivenGentle & Hopeful

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Where can I stream I Know Where I'm Going! legally?

I Know Where I'm Going! is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Know Where I'm Going! worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Know Where I'm Going! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is I Know Where I'm Going!?

1 h 31 min

I Know Where I'm Going! runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Know Where I'm Going!?

Critics93
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate I Know Where I'm Going! higher (93) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is I Know Where I'm Going! in?

EnglishScottish Gaelic

It was made in English, with some Scottish Gaelic. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch I Know Where I'm Going!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Know Where I'm Going! in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Know Where I'm Going! use?

Daddy's GirlGilligan CutGolddiggerTitle DropBig Fancy HouseBoyish Short HairNaïve NewcomerMatch CutMan in a KiltRunning GagSpiteful SpitLand Poorand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for I Know Where I'm Going!, including Daddy's Girl, Gilligan Cut, Golddigger.