The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

Life's been a real bitch to Beatrice Hunsdorfer. And vice versa.

Directed by Paul Newman

Produced by Newman-Foreman Company, 20th Century Fox

1972100 min7.3 / 10

A intimate, melancholic family drama about struggling women seeking meaning and connection amid economic hardship and personal limitation.

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity32

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Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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