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Northanger Abbey

1987Movie1 h 28 min

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

A young girl, whose head is full of romantic and melodramatic notions, goes to stay with the wealthy Tilney family. Through her adventures, Catherine Morland comes to learn that marriage in the society of her day is determined not by true love but by wealth and social status.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Giles Foster
Written by
Jane Austen, Maggie Wadey
Produced by
Louis Marks
Music by
Ilona Sekacz

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Facts

February 15, 1987 · 1 h 28 min · Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
February 15, 1987
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Have a Gay Old Time, Massive Numbered Siblings, Improvised Weapon +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Northanger Abbey?"

Questions about Northanger Abbey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Northanger Abbey?

HuluBritboxThe RokuKanopyBritBoxAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Northanger Abbey streams on Hulu, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Northanger Abbey worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Northanger Abbey okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Northanger Abbey good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Northanger Abbey use?

Have a Gay Old TimeMassive Numbered SiblingsImprovised WeaponPimped-Out CarFalse FriendCoordinated ClothesHate SinkBig BadSuddenly Suitable SuitorBlack-and-White MoralityEvil Sounds DeepGold Diggerand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 tropes for it, including Have a Gay Old Time, Massive Numbered Siblings, and Improvised Weapon.