Tom & Viv
PG-13

Tom & Viv

For better, for worse, forever.

1994 • 115 min • Drama · Romance

Synopsis

The story of the marriage of the poet T. S. Eliot to socialite Vivienne Haigh-Wood, which had to cope with her gynaecological and emotional problems and his growing fame.

Our family guide

Best from age 13
61
Movie Knight Score
34 reviews
  • 61 Audience · 34 · 100%

This drama explores the turbulent marriage of poet T. S. Eliot and socialite Vivienne Haigh-Wood. It portrays their emotional complexities, Vivienne's health struggles, and the societal pressures they faced as Eliot's literary star rose. The film offers a nuanced look at a challenging relationship.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
3/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Discussions of mental health issues
  • Depictions of marital strain
  • Some period-typical smoking and drinking

What it models well

  • Commitment despite hardship
  • Artistic expression
  • Empathy for mental health struggles

Talk about it after

  • The challenges of mental illness in relationships
  • Societal views on women's health in the early 20th century
  • How fame impacts personal lives

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Top billed cast

Director: Brian Gilbert • Crew: Michael Hastings, Adrian Hodges

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Tom and Viv - Trailer (1994)

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Details

TMDB audience
6.1/10 (34)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released

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