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Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant

2023Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic627.7Rotten Tomatoes68%53%

A slow-burning, moving drama series about a real life story and history, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E4 "Episode #1.4" 7.7

Episodes

7.4

Story

The man who became Cary Grant.

The four-part drama series will tell the story of Cary Grant’s life, from his humble beginnings as Archie Leach in Bristol, England to the Hollywood leading man he became.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Hollywood Golden Age
  • Character Transformation
  • Personal Identity
  • Historical Narrative
  • Family Secrets
  • Psychological Journey
  • Slow Burn Drama
  • Actor's Origin Story

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Andrew Williams
Written by
Dyan Cannon, Jeff Pope
Produced by
Rebecca Hodgson
Music by
Lindsay Wright

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 23, 2023 · November 23, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 23, 2023
Last aired
November 23, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Leaning on the Fourth Wall, Laugh Track, Childhood Friend Romance +1

  • Leaning on the Fourth Wall
  • Laugh Track
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Betty and Veronica

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant?"

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Where can I stream Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant?

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In the United States, Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 62).

How long does it take to watch Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 47 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Is Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.