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The Turning Point

1977Movie1 h 59 minPG

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic687.2Rotten Tomatoes63%67%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic687.2Rotten Tomatoes63%67%

Summary

As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emma would become an international ballet icon.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Ross
Written by
Arthur Laurents
Produced by
Herbert Ross, Arthur Laurents
Music by
Duke Ellington, Sergei Prokofiev, Ludwig Minkus

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Facts

November 14, 1977 · 1 h 59 min · PG

Released
November 14, 1977
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Turning Point worth watching?"

Questions about The Turning Point

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Turning Point worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 68).

Is The Turning Point okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Turning Point good for date night?

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

Is The Turning Point 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.