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The Member of the Wedding

1952·Movie
1h 33min
73
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Growing up, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

She became a woman in the middle of a kiss!

Tomboy, Frances 'Frankie' Addams, dreams of running away with her brother and new fiancée away from the Deep South.
Southern GothicComing-of-Age DramaFamily Secrets1950s SouthLonging and IsolationRacial TensionsInnocence LostSmall Town LifeEmotional Complexity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Member of the Wedding legally?

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Is The Member of the Wedding worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Member of the Wedding?

1 h 33 min

The Member of the Wedding runs 1 h 33 min.

Is The Member of the Wedding based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Member of the Wedding?

Critics85
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate The Member of the Wedding higher (85) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Member of the Wedding in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Member of the Wedding?

2BRES

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