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The Turning Point

1977·Movie
1h 59min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The generations change. But the choices remain the same.

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. But when Deedee's teenage daughter is invited to join Emma's dance company and begins an affair with a young Russian star, the two women are forced to confront the choices they've made, the resentments they've hidden and the emotional truths they must face at the turning point.
Ballet WorldRivalry & FriendshipSecond ChancesUnresolved ResentmentsMother-Daughter BondHidden TruthsEmotional ConfrontationChoices & ConsequencesDramaRelationship Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Turning Point worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Turning Point rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Turning Point?

1 h 59 min

The Turning Point runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Turning Point?

Critics66
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Turning Point much the same way.

What language is The Turning Point in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.