The Dwelling Place

1994Show1 season3 episodes

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Set in the 1830s, the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for her younger brothers and sisters with the help of Matthew, a local carpenter, but her life becomes complicated when the aristocratic Fischel family take an unwelcome interest.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Shows with

The Dwelling Place episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 6.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2

Cast

Crew

Directors
Gavin Millar

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Facts

May 8, 1994 · May 22, 1994 · Ended

First aired
May 8, 1994
Last aired
May 22, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dwelling Place?"

Questions about The Dwelling Place

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dwelling Place worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is The Dwelling Place okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Dwelling Place plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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