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My Policeman

2022Movie1 h 53 minR

DramaRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic507.2Rotten Tomatoes45%91%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Let it take hold of you.

In the late 1990s, the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Patrick at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Romance
  • Forbidden Love
  • Repression and Conformity
  • Complex Character Study
  • Historical Drama
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Slow-Paced
  • Intimate Cinematography

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Michael Grandage
Written by
Ron Nyswaner, Bethan Roberts
Produced by
Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robbie Rogers
Music by
Steven Price

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 20, 2022 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
October 20, 2022
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
128 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Butt-Monkey, Uke, Lipstick Lesbian +9

  • Butt-Monkey
  • Uke
  • Lipstick Lesbian
  • Cure Your Gays
  • Gay Cruising
  • Longing Look
  • Homophobic Hate Crime
  • Forced Out of the Closet
  • Police Brutality
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • The Peeping Tom
  • Didn't Think This Through

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Policeman?"

Questions about My Policeman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Policeman worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is My Policeman good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is My Policeman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does My Policeman use?

Butt-MonkeyUkeLipstick LesbianCure Your GaysGay CruisingLonging LookHomophobic Hate CrimeForced Out of the ClosetPolice BrutalityTook a Level in JerkassThe Peeping TomDidn't Think This Throughand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Butt-Monkey, Uke, and Lipstick Lesbian.