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Where can I stream The Governess?
In the United States, you can rent or buy The Governess from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.
Summary
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
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- Date night
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
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- Directed by
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Written by
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Produced by
- Sarah Curtis
- Music by
- Edward Shearmur
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Facts
July 31, 1998 · 1 h 55 min · Nudity, Sexual Content
- Released
- July 31, 1998
- Runtime
- 1 h 55 min
- Content
- Nudity, Sexual Content
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 6 countries
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Questions about The Governess
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Governess worth watching?
52
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 60).
Is The Governess good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Governess plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.