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The Magdalene Sisters

2002Movie1 h 59 minR

DramaHistory
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic837.8Rotten Tomatoes91%89%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about history and society.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Religious Abuse
  • Oppression of Women
  • Irish History
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Bleak and Disturbing
  • Pathos and Tragedy
  • Coming of Age

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Peter Mullan
Written by
Peter Mullan
Produced by
Alan J. Wands, Frances Higson
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

August 30, 2002 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
August 30, 2002
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Latin
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$21 million
Available in
23 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Shaking Her Hair Loose, Expository Hairstyle Change, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing +9

  • Shaking Her Hair Loose
  • Expository Hairstyle Change
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Really Gets Around
  • Break the Haughty
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Wrongfully Committed
  • Defiled Forever
  • Technology Marches On
  • Beautiful All Along
  • Oireland
  • Rule-Abiding Rebel

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Magdalene Sisters?"

Questions about The Magdalene Sisters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Magdalene Sisters?

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In the United States, The Magdalene Sisters is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Magdalene Sisters worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 83).

Will I feel good after watching The Magdalene Sisters?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Magdalene Sisters 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.

Was The Magdalene Sisters a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$21 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What tropes does The Magdalene Sisters use?

Shaking Her Hair LooseExpository Hairstyle ChangeBitch in Sheep's ClothingReally Gets AroundBreak the HaughtyChekhov's GunmanWrongfully CommittedDefiled ForeverTechnology Marches OnBeautiful All AlongOirelandRule-Abiding Rebeland 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Shaking Her Hair Loose, Expository Hairstyle Change, and Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.