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Johnny Belinda

1948Movie1 h 42 minNR

Drama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

Summary

A small-town doctor helps a deaf-mute farm girl learn to communicate.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Jean Negulesco
Written by
Irma von Cube, Allen Vincent
Produced by
Jerry Wald
Music by
Max Steiner

Everyone

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Facts

September 14, 1948 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
September 14, 1948
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Earn Your Happy Ending, A Storm Is Coming, Murder by Inaction +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Johnny Belinda?"

Questions about Johnny Belinda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Johnny Belinda?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Johnny Belinda from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Johnny Belinda worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Johnny Belinda good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Johnny Belinda plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Johnny Belinda use?

Earn Your Happy EndingA Storm Is ComingMurder by InactionPoor Communication KillsTrauma Conga LineAudience MurmursSecondary Character TitleReading LipsThree-Month-Old NewbornSacrificial LionEverything's Louder with BagpipesChild by Rapeand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Earn Your Happy Ending, A Storm Is Coming, and Murder by Inaction.