Modern Romance

1981·Movie
1h 33min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.

A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
Romantic ComedyFilm EditorBreak-upPsychologicalContemporary RealismRelationship DramaCringe HumorLos Angeles1980sMelancholy

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Where can I stream Modern Romance legally?

Modern Romance is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Modern Romance worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Modern Romance rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Modern Romance?

1 h 33 min

Modern Romance runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Modern Romance?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Modern Romance higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Modern Romance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Modern Romance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Modern Romance in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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