Melanie

1982·Movie
1h 35min·PG
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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

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About

She had to fight for what most women take for granted

A backwoods, illiterate young woman from Arkansas battles to regain custody of her son from her estranged husband who feels she is an unfit mother. In the process, she falls in love with a struggling musician who helps her cause.
Custody BattleStruggling MusicianRural ArkansasLove and RedemptionLegal DramaMotherhoodSmall Town LifeRomantic Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Melanie worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Melanie rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Melanie?

1 h 35 min

Melanie runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Melanie in?

English

It was made in English.

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