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He Was a Quiet Man

2007·Movie
1h 35min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He seemed like such a nice guy.. He pretty much kept to himself...

An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.
Darkly ComedicPsychological DramaOffice Shooting AftermathSocial OutcastBlack HumorCharacter StudySuburban SatireExistential Crisis

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream He Was a Quiet Man legally?

He Was a Quiet Man is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is He Was a Quiet Man worth watching?

64
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is He Was a Quiet Man rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is He Was a Quiet Man?

1 h 35 min

He Was a Quiet Man runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on He Was a Quiet Man?

Critics66
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see He Was a Quiet Man much the same way.

What language is He Was a Quiet Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch He Was a Quiet Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for He Was a Quiet Man in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does He Was a Quiet Man use?

Accidental HeroSignificant AnagramDying DreamGoing PostalImaginary FriendLoners Are FreaksTragically Disabled Love InterestCounting Bullets

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for He Was a Quiet Man, including Accidental Hero, Significant Anagram, Dying Dream.