Frieda

1947Movie1 h 38 minNR

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An RAF pilot who was shot down during WWII returns home to his English village with his new bride. The trouble is that she is the German lady who helped him escape.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Basil Dearden
Produced by
Michael Balcon

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Facts

June 19, 1947 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
June 19, 1947
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Spinning Paper, Passing Notes in Class, Title In +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Frieda

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Where can I stream Frieda?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Frieda worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Frieda good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

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

Is Frieda 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 Frieda use?

Spinning PaperPassing Notes in ClassTitle InNoble BigotThose Wacky NazisForeshadowingGrammar Correction GagEverybody SmokesOne-Word TitleSibling TriangleAll of the Other ReindeerCitizenship Marriageand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Spinning Paper, Passing Notes in Class, and Title In.