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A Man There Was

1917Movie56 min

DramaHistory
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or warmth.

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Story

Terje Vigen, a sailor, suffers the loss of his family through the inflexibility of another man. Years later, when his enemy's family finds itself dependent on his benevolence, Terje must decide whether to avenge himself.

Feels like

  • Silent Film Era
  • Scandinavian Drama
  • Revenge and Forgiveness
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Historical Setting
  • Seafaring Theme
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Intensity
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Victor Sjöström
Written by
Gustaf Molander, Victor Sjöström, Henrik Ibsen
Produced by
Charles Magnusson

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Facts

January 29, 1917 · 56 min · Drama, History

Released
January 29, 1917
Runtime
56 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Sweden
Available in
139 countries

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Where can I stream A Man There Was?

JustWatch TV FreeCriterionFilmtap

In the United States, A Man There Was streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Filmtap. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is A Man There Was worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3).

Is A Man There Was in English?

Swedishxx

No, it was made in Swedish, with some xx.