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Harlequin

1980Movie1 h 36 minPG

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes40%51%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Are His Powers More Than Magic?

Up-and-coming senator Nick Rast's young son is terminally ill with leukemia. A mysterious faith healer, Gregory Wolfe, appears and seems to cure the boy. Rast's wife Sandy falls in love with Wolfe, but the powerful interests behind Rast's career, represented by geriatric monster Doc Wheelan are less happy with events.

Feels like

  • Political Intrigue
  • Faith Healer
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Paranoia
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Corruption
  • Suspenseful

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Simon Wincer
Written by
Everett De Roche
Produced by
Antony I. Ginnane
Music by
Brian May

Everyone

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Facts

March 28, 1980 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
March 28, 1980
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Eagleland, Meaningful Name, Delicate and Sickly +3

  • Eagleland
  • Meaningful Name
  • Delicate and Sickly
  • Significant Anagram
  • Artistic License – Cars
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story

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Q&A

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

Questions about Harlequin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Harlequin?

The RokuPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Harlequin is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Harlequin worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Harlequin okay for kids?

PGSexual contentViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Harlequin scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension and 7 for uncanny, but 3 for scares.

Is Harlequin good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.