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If I Had a Gun

1971·Movie
1h 30min

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, growing up, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Vlado, an intelligent boy living in a small village, has fantasies that take him away from his humdrum life. But as the Nazi occupation begins to encroach on the townsfolk his fantasies and reality begin to merge.
WWII OccupationSlovakian CinemaComing-of-Age DramaFantasy ElementsHistorical SettingSocial CommentaryChildhood ImaginationWar's Impact

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is If I Had a Gun worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is If I Had a Gun rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is If I Had a Gun?

1 h 30 min

If I Had a Gun runs 1 h 30 min.

Is If I Had a Gun based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is If I Had a Gun in?

SlovakRussian

It was made in Slovak, with some Russian. Produced in XC.