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The Librarian

2023·Movie
12min
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

A lifeless librarian with no social skills is chased by the voice in his head until one of them had enough...
Psychological ThrillerDark ComedyInternal ConflictExistential DreadUnreliable NarratorUnsettling AtmosphereSocial IsolationMind vs. Reality

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Librarian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Librarian legally?

The Librarian is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, YouTube TV, and TNT in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Librarian worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Librarian rated?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is The Librarian?

0 h 12 min

The Librarian runs 0 h 12 min.

What language is The Librarian in?

Hebrew

It was made in Hebrew. Produced in Israel.

In how many countries can I watch The Librarian?

45ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRCZDEDK+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Librarian in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Librarian use?

Actor AllusionGeniuses Have Multiple PhDsNice Job Fixing It, Villain!The MatchmakerFeet-First IntroductionAwesomeness by AnalysisGraceful LoserFreeze-Frame BonusThe Walls Are Closing InSecret LegacyExactly What I Aimed AtDesignated Girl Fightand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for The Librarian, including Actor Allusion, Geniuses Have Multiple PhDs, Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!.