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Bad for Each Other

1953Movie1 h 23 minNR

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–25%

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and class and money.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

He takes your life in his hands!

A doctor returned from the Korean War must choose between joining a glamorous practice and helping the poor.

Feels like

  • Mid-Century Social Drama
  • Class Conflict Narrative
  • Medical Ethics Dilemma
  • Romantic Tension
  • Post-War American Society
  • Character Study
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Moral Integrity Theme
  • Nostalgic Cinema

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Irving Rapper
Written by
Horace McCoy, Irving Wallace
Produced by
Henry Rackin, William Fadiman

Everyone

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Facts

December 24, 1953 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
December 24, 1953
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad for Each Other?"

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Where can I stream Bad for Each Other?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Bad for Each Other is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is Bad for Each Other worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Bad for Each Other okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bad for Each Other plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bad for Each Other good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.