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The Mind of Mr. Soames

1970Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about growing up and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Can this baby kill?

A 30-year-old man, who has been in a coma since birth, is finally restored to consciousness by a breakthrough brain operation. Although physically an adult, the man is "reborn" in the eye of an infant; the doctors caring for him must teach him to walk, talk and prepare for life in the outside world. Tension builds as he escapes from the hospital, wanders among people who do not realize his identity, and is hunted by the police.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Drama
  • Psychological Study
  • Adult Infancy
  • Existential Crisis
  • Medical Ethics
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Nigel Davenport Performance
  • Uncanny Valley
  • Social Alienation

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Alan Cooke
Written by
John Hale, Charles Eric Maine, Edward Simpson
Produced by
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Music by
Michael Dress

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Facts

September 30, 1970 · 1 h 36 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 30, 1970
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream The Mind of Mr. Soames?

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In the United States, The Mind of Mr. Soames is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Mind of Mr. Soames worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Mind of Mr. Soames plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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