Early Struggles

1976Movie1 h 0 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Kevin's wife walked out and left him holding the baby – no sleep, dirty nappies, and a career in pop music at risk. And ahead lies a visit to the clinic. Will Kevin succeed as a mother?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Stephen Frears
Written by
Peter Prince
Produced by
Graeme MacDonald

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Facts

March 30, 1976 · 1 h 0 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
March 30, 1976
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Early Struggles worth watching?"

Questions about Early Struggles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Early Struggles worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7).

Is Early Struggles okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Early Struggles?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Is Early Struggles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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