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Women in Love

1969·Movie
2h 11min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The relationship between four sensual people is limited: They must find a new way.

Growing up in the sheltered confines of a 1920s English coal-mining community, free-spirited sisters Gudrun and Ursula explore erotic love with a wealthy playboy and a philosophical educator, with cataclysmic results for all four.
Erotic Drama1920s EnglandLove and RelationshipsSocial CommentaryPsychological DepthComplex CharactersLiterary AdaptationSlow BurnPassionate Romance

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Women in Love legally?

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Is Women in Love worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Women in Love rated?

RNuditySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Women in Love?

2 h 11 min

Women in Love runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Women in Love based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Women in Love?

Critics83
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Women in Love higher (83) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Women in Love in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Women in Love?

2ESRU

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Women in Love in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Women in Love use?

Deadpan SnarkerAdaptational Dye-JobLet's Just Be FriendsRedemption Equals DeathSetting UpdateI Don't Want to Ruin Our FriendshipThe UnfetteredManly TearsSkinny DippingBeta CoupleSnow Means DeathFoiland 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Women in Love, including Deadpan Snarker, Adaptational Dye-Job, Let's Just Be Friends.