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I Know Where I'm Going!

1945Movie1 h 31 minNR

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic867.1Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

An uplifting, romantic romance movie about history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Drama
  • Scottish Highlands Setting
  • Atmospheric Cinematography
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Isolation and Connection
  • Fate vs. Free Will
  • Period Piece
  • Character-Driven
  • Gentle & Hopeful

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Written by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Produced by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Music by
Allan Gray

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Facts

November 16, 1945 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
November 16, 1945
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Scottish Gaelic
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$235,000
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Daddy's Girl, Gilligan Cut, Golddigger +9

  • Daddy's Girl
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Golddigger
  • Title Drop
  • Big Fancy House
  • Boyish Short Hair
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Match Cut
  • Man in a Kilt
  • Running Gag
  • Spiteful Spit
  • Land Poor

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Know Where I'm Going!?"

Questions about I Know Where I'm Going!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

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

YouTube TVCriterionPluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, I Know Where I'm Going! streams on YouTube TV and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

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

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is I Know Where I'm Going! okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is I Know Where I'm Going! good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Will I Know Where I'm Going! make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

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 tropes for it, including Daddy's Girl, Gilligan Cut, and Golddigger.