The Bostonians 1984
“An intimate and exquisite probe of the feminist heart.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Director
- James Ivory
- Network
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Bostonians?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Bostonians" (1984). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- May 1, 1984
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 51 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~122 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Merchant Ivory Productions
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Bostonians" (1984).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Bostonians
Year: 1984
Genres: Drama and Romance
Runtime: 2h 2m
US Release Date: 10/02/1984 (Source 1) or 2 August 1984 (Source 3). Note: Source 3 says 2 August 1984. Source 1 says 10/02/1984. I will stick to the specific date provided in Source 3 or mention the year.
Synopsis: A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.
Cast: Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Tandy (as Miss Birdseye).
Director: James Ivory.
Awards/Nominations: Respectable reviews and nominations by the Golden Globe Awards, Academy Awards, and British Academy Film Awards. Won Golden Peacock (Best Film) at the 10th International Film Festival of India.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Bostonians worth watching?
The Bostonians holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Bostonians and when was it released?
The Bostonians is a feature film with a runtime of 122 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Bostonians?
The Bostonians was directed by James Ivory.
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