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Devotion

1946Movie1 h 47 minNR

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

It tells ALL about those Brontë sisters!...They didn't dare call it love- they tried to call it Devotion

In Victorian England, literary siblings Emily and Charlotte Brontë vie for the affection of the Rev. Arthur Nicholls. Along with their sister Anne, Emily and Charlotte also try to help their tormented brother Branwell, a gifted artist whose life is being destroyed by alcohol.

Feels like

  • Victorian England
  • Literary Sisters
  • Brontë Family
  • Romantic Drama
  • Psychological Torment
  • Melancholy Atmosphere
  • Historical Fiction
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Bernhardt
Written by
Keith Winter
Produced by
Robert Buckner
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Erich Wolfgang Korngold

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 1946 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
April 5, 1946
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Honor Before Reason, Great Offscreen War, Cool Old Guy +9

  • Honor Before Reason
  • Great Offscreen War
  • Cool Old Guy
  • Central Theme
  • Shown Their Work
  • War Is Hell
  • Hollywood History
  • Rock Beats Laser
  • Danger Deadpan
  • Due to the Dead
  • Bar Brawl
  • Period Piece

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Devotion?"

Questions about Devotion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Devotion?

YouTube TVTCM

In the United States, Devotion streams on YouTube TV and TCM.

Is Devotion worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Devotion good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Devotion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Devotion use?

Honor Before ReasonGreat Offscreen WarCool Old GuyCentral ThemeShown Their WorkWar Is HellHollywood HistoryRock Beats LaserDanger DeadpanDue to the DeadBar BrawlPeriod Pieceand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Honor Before Reason, Great Offscreen War, and Cool Old Guy.