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Tea and Sympathy

1956Movie2 h 2 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes80%75%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes80%75%

Summary

A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
Robert Anderson
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Adolph Deutsch

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Facts

September 27, 1956 · 2 h 2 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 27, 1956
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Shirtless Scene, Redhead in Green, Unexplained Accent +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tea and Sympathy?"

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Where can I stream Tea and Sympathy?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Tea and Sympathy streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Tea and Sympathy worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is Tea and Sympathy plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is Tea and Sympathy good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Tea and Sympathy use?

Shirtless SceneRedhead in GreenUnexplained AccentBig Damn KissToken Good TeammateBowdlerizeTraumatic HaircutLovable JockOnly FriendIn Touch with His Feminine SideHot for TeacherLonely Togetherand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Shirtless Scene, Redhead in Green, and Unexplained Accent.