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Primrose Path

1940Movie1 h 33 minNR

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–67%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

Ellie Mae lives on Primrose Hill with her good-hearted and fancy free mother, her drunken father, her younger sister and a mean-spirited grandmother. The Hill is not a good part of town, however. When she meets and falls for a hard-working man, they marry and she hides her past from him. When he discovers the truth it jeopardizes their marriage.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Gregory La Cava
Written by
Allan Scott, Gregory La Cava
Produced by
Gregory La Cava
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

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Facts

March 22, 1940 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
March 22, 1940
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Primrose Path?"

Questions about Primrose Path

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Primrose Path?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Primrose Path from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Primrose Path worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Primrose Path good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Primrose Path plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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