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Shipbuilder

1985Movie6 min

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Crew

Directed by
Stephen Surjik
Written by
Ken Mitchell
Produced by
Charles Konowal
Music by
Marcelle Nokony, Greg Zuck

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Facts

January 1, 1985 · 6 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1985
Runtime
6 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shipbuilder?"

Questions about Shipbuilder

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Where can I stream Shipbuilder?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Shipbuilder worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Shipbuilder okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Shipbuilder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.