Courtship
Seen it?1987 | 84 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Les Misérables or Boys Don't Cry, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1915, Elizabeth has fallen in love with Horace Robedaux, a young man her father condemns as a "wild boy." No matter how strict and protective, her parents cannot deter their daughter's growing independence.
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
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 451 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Cummings
- Hallie FooteElizabeth Vaughn
- William Converse-RobertsHorace Robedaux
- Amanda PlummerLaura Vaughn
- Richard JenkinsBobby Pate
- Horton Foote Jr.Steve Tyler
- Tonea StewartAunt Charity
- Rochelle OliverMrs. Vaughn
- Steven HillGeorge Tyler