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The Mysterious Apartment

1948Movie1 h 15 min

DramaMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

An intriguing, romantic drama movie about history and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

A conservative old bachelor buys an apartment previously owned by an artist who died suddenly. He has a weird feeling about the place from the start, and gets more and more obsessed by the previous owner's possessions and way of living. Finding some loveletters written by the deceased's mistress, Dott, gives him an irressistible urge to get to know her better.

Feels like

  • Norwegian Cinema
  • Post-War Oslo
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Obsession
  • Romantic Intrigue
  • Eerie Atmosphere
  • Unresolved Past
  • Melancholy
  • Slow Burn

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Tancred Ibsen
Written by
Tancred Ibsen
Produced by
Tancred Ibsen, Edith Carlmar
Music by
Gunnar Sønstevold

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1948 · 1 h 15 min · Drama, Mystery

Released
November 1, 1948
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Norwegian
Made in
Norway

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Mysterious Apartment worth watching?"

Questions about The Mysterious Apartment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mysterious Apartment worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Mysterious Apartment good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Mysterious Apartment in English?

Norwegian

No, it was made in Norwegian.