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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

1972·Movie
1h 40min·PG
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Scare4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.
Dysfunctional FamilyComing-of-AgePsychological DramaSocial CommentaryBleak RealismMarigolds & RadiumMiddle-Aged WidowEpileptic DaughterScientific Experiment

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Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds rated?

PGStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?

1 h 40 min

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds?

Critics77
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds much the same way.

What language is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds use?

The GhostAs You KnowTitle DropBookends"Ray of Hope" EndingMeasuring the MarigoldsLady DrunkProud to Be a GeekDeadpan SnarkerMinimalist CastDysfunctional FamilyThe Fantastic Trope of Wonderous Titlesand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, including The Ghost, As You Know, Title Drop.