8.5Is Testament of Youth worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5).
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GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
A dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography Testament of Youth—a memorial to a generation devastated by WWI—chronicles her experiences as a nurse in London and Malta and at the front lines in France. It opens with 18-year-old Vera, the genteel daughter of a paper-mill owner, nurturing "hopes of escaping from provincial young ladyhood." Her plan is to attend Oxford.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.
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Testament of Youth episodes
1 season · 5 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Buxton 1913, 8.0
- S1 E2 Buxton 1914, 8.2
- S1 E3 1915, 8.2
- S1 E4 1917, 8.2
- S1 E5 1918, 7.9
Cast
15 of 15 · most episodes first
Cheryl CampbellVera Brittain
Emrys JamesMr. Brittain
Jane WenhamMrs Brittain
Peter WoodwardRoland Leighton
Rosalie CrutchleyMiss Penrose
Rupert FrazerEdward Brittain
Michael TroughtonVictor Richardson
Geoffrey Burridge
Jane Booker
Tricia George
Hazel Douglas
Roger Monk
Frances TomeltySister Hope Milroy
Elizabeth Rider
William Russell
Crew
- Directors
- Moira Armstrong
- Produced by
- Jonathan Powell
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Facts
November 4, 1979 · December 2, 1979 · Ended
- First aired
- November 4, 1979
- Last aired
- December 2, 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Testament of Youth worth watching?"
Questions about Testament of Youth
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Testament of Youth?
4 h
About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.
Is Testament of Youth plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Testament of Youth 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.