Name: Where Angels Fear to Tread
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1991-06-21
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Cast: Rupert Graves, Helen Mirren, Helena Bonham Carter, Barbara Jefford, Judy Davis

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Only one thing could come between Lilia and her Italian lover… her in-laws.

An English widow goes to Italy, falls in love with a dentist's son and marries him, against her straitlaced family's wishes.

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Directed by: Charles Sturridge
Written by: E.M. Forster, Tim Sullivan, Derek Granger
Produced by: Derek Granger
Music by: Rachel Portman

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June 21, 1991 · 1 h 48 min · Drama, Romance

Released: June 21, 1991
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Italian
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 104 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Where Angels Fear to Tread?

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Cohen Media

In the United States, Where Angels Fear to Tread streams on Cohen Media, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Where Angels Fear to Tread worth watching?

63

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is Where Angels Fear to Tread good for date night?

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

Is Where Angels Fear to Tread plot-driven or character-driven?

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