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Providence

Seen it?

1977 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved My Girl, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

On the eve of his 78th birthday, ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alain Resnais

  • Dirk BogardeClaude Langham
  • David WarnerKevin Woodford
  • Ellen BurstynSonia Langham
  • Cyril LuckhamDr. Mark Eddington
  • John GielgudClive Langham
  • Tanya LopertMiss Lister
  • Elaine StritchHelen Wiener
  • Denis LawsonDave Woodford
  • Kathryn Leigh ScottMiss Boon
  • Milo SperberJenner