A Taste of Honey
Seen it?1961 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boyhood or The Fabelmans, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
While out to avoid spending time with her narcissistic and promiscuous mother, sixteen-year-old Jo has a brief affair that leaves her pregnant and abandoned. When her mother remarries, Jo's only support becomes her friend Geoffrey, a homosexual.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 80K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Richardson
- Rita TushinghamJo
- Murray MelvinGeoffrey Ingham
- Paul DanquahJimmy
- Dora BryanHelen
- Robert StephensPeter Smith
- Michael BiltonLandlord
- Eunice BlackSchoolteacher
- David BoliverBert
- Margo CunninghamLandlady
- Rosalie WilliamsNurse