Stone Pillow

1985·Movie
1h 40min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–88%

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Stone Pillow fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Violence2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A homeless woman named Florabelle becomes the unwitting guide to the streets for a New York social worker named Carrie who thinks she has lessons to offer the down-and-out clients she serves at the homeless shelter. Soon, however, Carrie realizes that she's the one who has much to learn.
Social Realism DramaHomelessness & PovertyCharacter StudyEmotional CatharsisClass ConsciousnessQuiet IntensityHuman DignityUnderstated PerformanceUrban LandscapeEmpathy Building

Crew

Directed by:
George Schaefer
Written by:
Rose Leiman Goldemberg
Produced by:
Lynn Kressel, Terence A. Donnelly, Terence A. Donnelly
Composed by:
Georges Delerue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stone Pillow

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Where can I stream Stone Pillow legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Stone Pillow is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stone Pillow worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stone Pillow rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Stone Pillow?

1 h 40 min

Stone Pillow runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Stone Pillow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stone Pillow?

2USCA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stone Pillow in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stone Pillow use?

Mundane LuxuryDisposable VagrantEven Beggars Won't Choose ItMistaken For Homeless

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Stone Pillow, including Mundane Luxury, Disposable Vagrant, Even Beggars Won't Choose It.

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