Studs Lonigan

1979Show1 season3 episodes

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Studs Lonigan is a three-part American television miniseries produced by Lorimar Television for NBC, based on the 1932–35 novel trilogy by American author James T. Farrell.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Produced by
Harry R. Sherman
Music by
Ken Lauber

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Facts

March 7, 1979 · March 21, 1979 · Ended

First aired
March 7, 1979
Last aired
March 21, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Studs Lonigan worth watching?"

Questions about Studs Lonigan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Studs Lonigan worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Studs Lonigan?

20 h

About 20 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 393 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.

Is Studs Lonigan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Studs Lonigan good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.