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Scent of a Woman

1992Movie2 h 36 minR

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic578.0Rotten Tomatoes82%92%

A cathartic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Frank Slade has a plan. It includes a weekend of fast cars, the tango, high living and a loaded forty five. And Charlie is coming along for the ride.

Charlie Simms is a student at a private preparatory school who comes from a poor family. To earn the money for his flight home to Gresham, Oregon for Christmas, Charlie takes a job over Thanksgiving looking after retired U.S. Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade, a cantankerous middle-aged man who lives with his niece and her family.

Feels like

  • Classic Drama
  • Mentorship Bond
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Life Affirming
  • Character Study
  • Period Piece
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Moral Integrity

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Martin Brest
Written by
Bo Goldman, Giovanni Arpino
Produced by
Martin Brest
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

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Facts

December 23, 1992 · 2 h 36 min · R

Released
December 23, 1992
Runtime
2 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$134 million
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Extreme Doormat, I Just Shot Marvin in the Face, Distracted from Death +9

  • Extreme Doormat
  • I Just Shot Marvin in the Face
  • Distracted from Death
  • Disability Superpower
  • Covered in Gunge
  • Catch Phrase
  • Berserk Button
  • Dirty Coward
  • Get It Over With
  • Precision F-Strike
  • The Charmer
  • Distinction Without a Difference

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Scent of a Woman?"

Questions about Scent of a Woman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scent of a Woman?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Scent of a Woman from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 81 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Scent of a Woman worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (84 out of 100) than critics (70).

Is Scent of a Woman okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Scent of a Woman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Scent of a Woman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Scent of a Woman a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$134 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $134 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Scent of a Woman use?

Extreme DoormatI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceDistracted from DeathDisability SuperpowerCovered in GungeCatch PhraseBerserk ButtonDirty CowardGet It Over WithPrecision F-StrikeThe CharmerDistinction Without a Differenceand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Extreme Doormat, I Just Shot Marvin in the Face, and Distracted from Death.