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The Phantom Carriage

1958·Movie
1h 49min

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Immersive world, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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About

The third film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's novel of the same name. The drinker David Holm gets killed right on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve will face the death coachman, which happens to be his old friend Georges. Together, reliving the events of the past, and David becomes aware that he ruined the lives of two women who both loved him.
Swedish CinemaMoral AllegoryRedemption NarrativeAlcoholism ThemesHistorical DramaSupernatural ElementsPsychological IntensityBleak Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Phantom Carriage legally?

The Phantom Carriage is included with a subscription to Cultpix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Phantom Carriage worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Phantom Carriage rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is The Phantom Carriage?

1 h 49 min

The Phantom Carriage runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is The Phantom Carriage in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Phantom Carriage?

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What tropes does The Phantom Carriage use?

Love MartyrIncurable Cough of DeathToxic Friend InfluenceAll Girls Want Bad BoysUngrateful BastardAxe Before EnteringKick the DogCross-Cultural KerfluffleTitle CardDiscovering Your Own Dead BodyMy Greatest FailureShipper on Deckand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Phantom Carriage, including Love Martyr, Incurable Cough of Death, Toxic Friend Influence.