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The Divorcee

1930·Movie
1h 23min·NR
70
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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Her sin was no greater than his… but she was a woman.

When a woman discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, she decides to pay him back in kind.
Pre-Code DramaMarital InfidelitySocial CommentaryStrong Female LeadRevenge & EmancipationRoaring TwentiesDialogue-DrivenClassic HollywoodRomantic Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Divorcee

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Is The Divorcee worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Divorcee rated?

NRSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Divorcee?

1 h 23 min

The Divorcee runs 1 h 23 min.

Is The Divorcee based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Divorcee?

Critics78
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Divorcee higher (78) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Divorcee in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Divorcee?

6AUCAGBGGROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Divorcee in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Divorcee use?

Love DodecahedronDriving a DeskMontageSexy Discretion ShotHave a Gay Old TimeMy Girl Is Not a SlutChick FlickHypocriteRaging StiffieNew Year Has ComeTempting FateShout-Outand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Divorcee, including Love Dodecahedron, Driving a Desk, Montage.