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Longitude

2000Show1 season2 episodes

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A slow-burning, intriguing drama series about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

Shows with

Story

THE TIME-SPANNING HIGH SEAS EPIC

The fascinating story of John Harrison who, in the 18th century, believed he could make a clock that would work on board a ship—and so solve the problem of finding longitude at sea.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Account
  • Scientific Pursuit
  • Perseverance Story
  • 18th Century Setting
  • Intellectual Challenge
  • Character Study
  • British History
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Technological Innovation

Cast

24 of 60 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles Sturridge
Written by
Charles Sturridge
Produced by
Antony Root, Selwyn Roberts
Music by
Geoffrey Burgon

Everyone

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Facts

January 2, 2000 · January 3, 2000 · Ended

First aired
January 2, 2000
Last aired
January 3, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Kangaroo Court, Technology Porn, Jerkass Has a Point +9

  • Kangaroo Court
  • Technology Porn
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Royals Who Actually Do Something
  • So Proud of You
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Two Lines, No Waiting
  • Bait-and-Switch Tyrant
  • Know-Nothing Know-It-All
  • Time Skip
  • Terrible Interviewees Montage
  • Rags to Riches

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Longitude?"

Questions about Longitude

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Longitude?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Longitude worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Longitude okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Longitude?

4 h

About 4 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 125 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2000.

Is Longitude plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Longitude use?

Kangaroo CourtTechnology PornJerkass Has a PointRoyals Who Actually Do SomethingSo Proud of YouGadgeteer GeniusTwo Lines, No WaitingBait-and-Switch TyrantKnow-Nothing Know-It-AllTime SkipTerrible Interviewees MontageRags to Richesand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Kangaroo Court, Technology Porn, and Jerkass Has a Point.