Baby Love
Seen it?1969 | 93 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Very British, in all the best ways.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Following the suicide of her mother, an emotionally disoriented schoolgirl is swept away to live in the countryside by wealthy family friends. Her entangled need for comfort and desire to explore her powers of sexual fascination soon embroils the entire household.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alastair Reid
- Diana DorsLiz Thompson
- Linda HaydenLuci Thompson
- Troy DanteThe Lover
- Ann LynnAmy Quayle
- Sheila SteafelTessa Pearson
- Dick EmeryHarry Pearson
- Keith BarronRobert Quayle
- Derek LamdenNicholas 'Nick' Quayle
- Patience CollierMrs. Carmichael
- Sally StephensMargo Pearson