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The Ginger Tree

1989Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

Summary

In 1903, a young Scotswoman goes to join her diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him, and finds herself in a war zone.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony Garner , Morimasa Matsumoto
Written by
Christopher Hampton, Oswald Wynd
Produced by
Timothy Ironside-Wood
Music by
Dominic Muldowney

Everyone

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Facts

November 26, 1989 · December 17, 1989 · Ended

First aired
November 26, 1989
Last aired
December 17, 1989
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Japan, United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Ginger Tree worth watching?"

Questions about The Ginger Tree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Ginger Tree worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch The Ginger Tree?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.

Is The Ginger Tree good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Ginger Tree plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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