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The Dollmaker

1984·Movie
2h 22min·PG-13
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

During World War II, hard-luck farmer Colvis Nevels leaves his rural Kentucky home to take a factory job in bustling Detroit. Reluctantly accompanying Colvis is his long-suffering wife, Gertie, a talented woodcarver set in her traditional ways. When the perils of city life and Colvis' reckless squandering of money send the Nevels into precarious financial straits, Gertie starts a business making hand-carved dolls in order to provide for her family.
Rural DramaFamily SagaWorld War IIEconomic HardshipCultural ClashArtistic ExpressionEmotional DepthResilience

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel Petrie
Written by:
Harriet Arnow
Produced by:
Bill Finnegan
Composed by:
John Rubinstein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Dollmaker?

PrimePhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Dollmaker streams on Prime, Philo, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Dollmaker worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Dollmaker okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Dollmaker plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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