IMDb 7.8 1988 HD

Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

1988
Documentary
90 min NR USA
7.8 IMDB

The third film in a documentary series from acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong, about the lives of three working class women. as they grow up from the age of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Gillian Armstrong
Starring
Kerry Carlson / Diana Doman / Josie Petersen / Gillian Armstrong

How Viewers Describe This Film

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Reviews

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Penelope Wright
May 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Returning to the lives of three working-class Australian women at the age of 26, 'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' offers a poignant and unflinching look at the realities of young adulthood. Gillian Armstrong masterfully captures their journeys as they…

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Cameron Davies
May 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The third outing for Armstrong's documentary subjects in 'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' sees them confronting the challenges of their mid-twenties. The film delves into the aftermath of teenage pregnancy, the complexities of relationships, and the pursuit of careers,…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

As a continuation of a remarkable longitudinal study, 'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' finds its subjects at 26, grappling with the multifaceted realities of young adulthood. The film adeptly navigates themes of teenage pregnancy's lasting impact, the often-conflicting desires…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' picks up the threads of Armstrong's ambitious project, finding the subjects at a significant crossroads in their lives. The film doesn't shy away from the complexities of navigating love, sex, and career aspirations when…

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Eleanor Vance
May 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Gillian Armstrong's continued exploration of these three women's lives in 'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' is nothing short of remarkable. Now in their mid-twenties, the subjects face the stark realities of adult decisions, from the lingering echoes of teenage…

FAQs

While 'Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces' is the third film in a series, it can likely be appreciated as a standalone work, though some depth may be gained from prior viewing. The film focuses on the women at age 26, dealing with contemporary issues in their lives. However, understanding their full trajectory from age 14 would provide richer context for their choices and challenges. For viewers new to the series, it offers a compelling snapshot of young womanhood and its complexities.