Tess

Name: Tess
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1979-10-06
Duration: 172 min

1979 · Movie · PG · 172 min

★ 7.1(379)unSUB Rating

DramaRomance

A young rural woman is pushed by her family to seek work with a wealthy household tied to a rumored shared lineage. As she tries to protect her dignity and build a better life, she faces harsh judgment, unequal power, and relationships that leave lasting emotional scars.

Based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles

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Years: 1979
Release date: 1979-10-06
Language: English
Rated: PG
Runtime: 172 min
TMDB rating (input): 7.1/10 (379 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a slow-burn, emotionally heavy period romance with lush atmosphere and social pressure at its core, in the vein of Howards End or The Remains of the Day; Not for you if you want upbeat, fast-paced stories.

Pros: sweeping period drama; haunting, beautiful visuals; strong central performance | Cons: very long runtime; slow, patient pacing; heavy, tragic themes