8.2
Is Cranford worth watching?
88
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.2).
88
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Set in the early 1840s, this is the original BBC miniseries of Elizabeth Gaskell's classic tale of a fictional Victorian country village in which the genteel ladies of Cranford struggle to face an uncertain future with dignity and 19th Century decorum.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares or laughs.
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Cast
4 of 4 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Hugh David
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Facts
November 26, 1972 · December 17, 1972 · Ended
- First aired
- November 26, 1972
- Last aired
- December 17, 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Available in
- 1 country
Tropes
Puppy-Dog Eyes, Love Letters, Instrumental Theme Tune +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Cranford worth watching?"
Questions about Cranford
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Cranford okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Cranford?
3 h
About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1972.
Is Cranford plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does Cranford use?
Puppy-Dog EyesLove LettersInstrumental Theme TunePut on a BusEnglish RoseThe HeartUnequal PairingUndying LoyaltyGossipy HensUrine TroubleCool Old LadyProper Ladyand 46 more
TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Puppy-Dog Eyes, Love Letters, and Instrumental Theme Tune.