6.2
Is The Alternative worth watching?
52
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2).
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
Unmarried, beautiful and talented, Melanie Hilton discovers she is pregnant. The editor of a woman's magazine, she decides to have her baby and take leave from her job.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Background watch
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- You're watching with family
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares.
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- Directed by
- Paul Eddey
- Written by
- Robert Bruning, Tony Morphett
- Produced by
- Robert Bruning
- Music by
- Bob Young
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Facts
April 20, 1977 · 1 h 14 min · Sexual Content
- Released
- April 20, 1977
- Runtime
- 1 h 14 min
- Content
- Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Australia
Q&A
3 questions, like "Is The Alternative worth watching?"
Questions about The Alternative
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Alternative good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Alternative plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.