Plenty
Plenty

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Plenty

1985
Movie
124 min
English

David Hare's account of a one-time French freedom fighter who gradually realizes that her post-war life is not meeting her expectations.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Director: Fred SchepisiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Susan Traherne, a British woman who worked as a spy in France during WWII, returns home to a post-war England that feels mundane and stifling compared to her wartime experiences. She struggles to adjust to domestic life and the expectations of her husband and society, finding her vibrant spirit slowly eroded by the disillusionment of peacetime.

Critical Reception

Plenty received generally positive reviews, with particular praise for Meryl Streep's performance and the film's exploration of post-war British society. While some critics found the pacing uneven, many lauded its thoughtful examination of a woman's internal struggle and the disillusionment following wartime heroism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Meryl Streep delivers a powerful and nuanced performance as a woman adrift in post-war England.

  • The film masterfully contrasts the excitement of wartime espionage with the quiet desperation of peacetime.

  • Visually stunning, capturing the changing moods of both its protagonist and the era.

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Awards & Accolades

Meryl Streep was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1978 play of the same name by David Hare, who also wrote the screenplay.

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