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Accident

1967Movie1 h 45 minNR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes76%72%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes76%72%

Summary

Stephen is a professor at Oxford University who is caught in a rut and feels trapped by his life in both academia and marriage.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Losey
Written by
Harold Pinter, Nicholas Mosley
Produced by
Joseph Losey, Norman Priggen
Music by
John Dankworth

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Facts

February 9, 1967 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
February 9, 1967
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$600,000
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Roadside Wave, Known Only by Their Nickname, Obfuscating Stupidity +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Accident?"

Questions about Accident

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Accident?

KanopyBFI Player

In the United States, Accident streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Accident worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%).

Is Accident good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Accident plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Accident use?

Roadside WaveKnown Only by Their NicknameObfuscating StupidityGrave-Marking SceneComplexity AddictionYou Have Failed MeModel PlanningDramatic IronyDowner EndingBlinded by the LightOne-Word TitlePosthumous Characterand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Roadside Wave, Known Only by Their Nickname, and Obfuscating Stupidity.