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The Karen Carpenter Story

1989Movie1 h 32 minNR

70

GoodGoodWatch score

70

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Story of the meteoric rise and sudden fall of Karen Carpenter, who became a famous singer before battling anorexia and bulimia. This made-for-TV movie is the authorized version of the life of Karen Carpenter and was made with the approval of Richard Carpenter and the Carpenter family.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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12 of 12

Crew

Directed by: Richard Carpenter, Joseph Sargent
Written by: Barry Morrow
Produced by: Robert Papazian, Hal Galli
Music by: Richard Carpenter

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Facts

January 1, 1989 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released: January 1, 1989
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
Original language: English

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3 questions, like "Is The Karen Carpenter Story worth watching?"

Questions about The Karen Carpenter Story

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Is The Karen Carpenter Story worth watching?

70

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Can I half-watch The Karen Carpenter Story?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Karen Carpenter Story plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.