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Silas Marner

1985Movie1 h 30 min

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

Adaption of George Eliot's novel. When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Giles Foster
Written by
Louis Marks, George Eliot, Giles Foster
Produced by
Louis Marks
Music by
Carl Davis

Everyone

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Facts

December 30, 1985 · 1 h 30 min · Drama

Released
December 30, 1985
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Silas Marner?"

Questions about Silas Marner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silas Marner?

PrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Silas Marner streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Silas Marner worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Silas Marner okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Silas Marner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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