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The Legend of Lylah Clare

1968Movie2 h 10 minR

CrimeDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes60%38%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes60%38%

Summary

A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

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Not for comfort, scares or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Robert Aldrich
Written by
Jean Rouverol, Hugo Butler
Produced by
Robert Aldrich
Music by
Frank De Vol

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 21, 1968 · 2 h 10 min · R

Released
August 21, 1968
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Genre-Busting, Leaning on the Fourth Wall, Dead Artists Are Better +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of Lylah Clare?"

Questions about The Legend of Lylah Clare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of Lylah Clare?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Legend of Lylah Clare from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Legend of Lylah Clare worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is The Legend of Lylah Clare good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Legend of Lylah Clare plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Legend of Lylah Clare use?

Genre-BustingLeaning on the Fourth WallDead Artists Are BetterLingerie SceneActor AllusionHorrible HollywoodSame Language DubSlap-Slap-KissBeautiful All AlongDoppelgänger Replacement Love InterestIn the Style ofWorld of Hamand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Genre-Busting, Leaning on the Fourth Wall, and Dead Artists Are Better.