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About Face

1989 – 1991Show2 seasons12 episodes

67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

About Face is a series of twelve unconnected half-hour sitcoms all starring Maureen Lipman in the lead role. Each episode featured a guest cast of well known actors and actresses.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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About Face episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E6 Bag Lady, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 Tourist Attraction, 8.8

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Henderson
Written by
Richard Harris, Jack Rosenthal, Ian Hislop

Everyone

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

Facts

November 6, 1989 · February 11, 1991 · Ended

First aired
November 6, 1989
Last aired
February 11, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is About Face worth watching?"

Questions about About Face

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is About Face worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is About Face okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch About Face?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1991.

Can I half-watch About Face?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is About Face plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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