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The Ballad of the Sad Cafe

1991
1h 41m
PG-13
5.8/10
932 votes
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50%
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DramaRomanceComedyThriller

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Overview

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

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About The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991)

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Overview

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe (1991) is a Drama, Romance, and Comedy film. It runs 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What it's about

A small-town eccentric opens a café in her decaying home.

Critical reception

On IMDb, The Ballad of the Sad Cafe holds a rating of 5.8/10 based on 932 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 50%. These numbers place The Ballad of the Sad Cafe within the broader landscape of Drama and Romance cinema from 1991, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is currently available to stream with a subscription on Cohen Media Amazon Channel or Amazon. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on Kanopy and Fawesome. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why The Ballad of the Sad Cafe is worth knowing

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