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The Member of the Wedding

1952Movie1 h 33 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Family Secrets
  • 1950s South
  • Longing and Isolation
  • Racial Tensions
  • Innocence Lost
  • Small Town Life
  • Emotional Complexity

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Fred Zinnemann
Produced by
Stanley Kramer
Music by
Alex North

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Facts

December 25, 1952 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
December 25, 1952
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Member of the Wedding?"

Questions about The Member of the Wedding

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Member of the Wedding?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Member of the Wedding worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The Member of the Wedding okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Member of the Wedding plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Member of the Wedding good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.