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David

1988Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaTV Movie
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
John Erman
Written by
Stephanie Liss
Produced by
Donald March
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch

Everyone

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Facts

October 25, 1988 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
October 25, 1988
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream David?"

Questions about David

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is David worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Is David 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.

Will I feel good after watching David?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.