My Brilliant Career
Seen it?1979 | 100 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 221K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gillian Armstrong
- Judy DavisSybylla Melvyn
- Sam NeillHarry Beecham
- Wendy HughesAunt Helen
- Robert GrubbFrank Hawdon
- Max CullenMr. McSwatt
- Aileen BrittonGrandma Bossier
- Peter WhitfordUncle Julius
- Patricia KennedyAunt Gussie
- Alan HopgoodFather
- Julia BlakeMother