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Lydia

1941Movie1 h 44 minNR

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A profoundly sad, deeply moving drama movie about the mind and growing up, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

The Story of a free woman and her romances!

Lydia MacMillan, a wealthy woman who has never married, invites several men her own age to her home to reminisce about the times when they were young and courted her. In memory, each romance seemed splendid and destined for happiness, but in each case, Lydia realizes, the truth was less romantic, and ill-starred.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Romance
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure
  • Visually Poetic Cinema
  • Existential Sadness
  • Classical Hollywood Drama
  • Psychological Depth
  • Bittersweet Nostalgia
  • Character Study of Regret

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Julien Duvivier
Written by
Julien Duvivier, André de Toth, Ben Hecht
Produced by
Alexander Korda
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

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Facts

September 18, 1941 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
September 18, 1941
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Dating What Grandma Hates, Costume Porn, Cool Old Lady +9

  • Dating What Grandma Hates
  • Costume Porn
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Chick Flick
  • Friend to All Children
  • The Jeeves
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Giant Poofy Sleeves
  • Flashback
  • Old Maid
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • The Casanova

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Lydia?"

Questions about Lydia

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Where can I stream Lydia?

Criterion

In the United States, Lydia streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Lydia worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Lydia good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Is Lydia plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.