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That Cold Day in the Park

1969Movie1 h 47 minR

55
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply unsettling, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

How far will a woman go? How far will a 32 year-old spinster go to possess a strange, 19 year-old boy?

Frances Austen, a young, wealthy spinster, invites a mute teenager into her apartment after finding him freezing in the park next to where she lives. Despite her best efforts, their lack of communication only increases her sense of loneliness, as her possessiveness spirals into frightening new realms.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Urban Alienation
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Cult Classic
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Social Isolation
  • Paranoid Thriller
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Character Study
  • Existential Anxiety

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Directed by
Robert Altman

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Facts

June 8, 1969 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
June 8, 1969
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$500,000
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Trojan Gauntlet, Emotionless Girl, Downer Ending +9

  • Trojan Gauntlet
  • Emotionless Girl
  • Downer Ending
  • No Name Given
  • Third-Person Person
  • All There in the Manual
  • Fanservice
  • Arc Words
  • Red-Light District
  • Intoxication Ensues
  • Disposable Sex Worker
  • Female Gaze

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream That Cold Day in the Park?"

Questions about That Cold Day in the Park

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream That Cold Day in the Park?

In the United States, That Cold Day in the Park is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is That Cold Day in the Park worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Will I feel good after watching That Cold Day in the Park?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does That Cold Day in the Park use?

Trojan GauntletEmotionless GirlDowner EndingNo Name GivenThird-Person PersonAll There in the ManualFanserviceArc WordsRed-Light DistrictIntoxication EnsuesDisposable Sex WorkerFemale Gazeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Trojan Gauntlet, Emotionless Girl, and Downer Ending.