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Appearances

1990Movie1 h 35 minNR

DramaTV Movie
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

A drama centering on the joys, conflicts, and crises on a middle-class family and on its ex-football star father's efforts to keep it on track and intact despite the death of a child and the strain between his wife and father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Win Phelps
Written by
William Blinn
Produced by
Frank Fischer
Music by
Joel McNeely

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Facts

June 17, 1990 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
June 17, 1990
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Appearances worth watching?"

Questions about Appearances

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Appearances worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Appearances okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Appearances good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is Appearances plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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