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The Osterman Weekend

1983·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes45%38%

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HooplaFandorPlexFawesomeMidnight Pulp

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The Osterman Weekend fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor1

World

Politics, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The one weekend of the year you won't want to miss.

The host of an investigative news show is convinced by the CIA that the friends he has invited to a weekend in the country are engaged in a conspiracy that threatens national security.
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Crew

Directed by:
Sam Peckinpah, Susan Malerstein
Written by:
Robert Ludlum, Alan Sharp, Ian Masters
Produced by:
Guy Collins, William N. Panzer, Peter S. Davis
Composed by:
Lalo Schifrin, Anthony Magro, Richard Bryce Goodman

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Osterman Weekend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Osterman Weekend legally?

HooplaFandorPlexFawesomeMidnight Pulp

The Osterman Weekend is included with a subscription to Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Osterman Weekend worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 45%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Osterman Weekend rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Osterman Weekend?

1 h 43 min

The Osterman Weekend runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Osterman Weekend?

Critics45
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 45 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see The Osterman Weekend much the same way.

What language is The Osterman Weekend in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Osterman Weekend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Osterman Weekend in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Osterman Weekend use?

Chekhov's SkillCoincidental BroadcastComplexity AddictionDrop Dead GorgeousEvil All AlongThe Film of the BookNot What It Looks LikeThe Tape Knew You Would Say ThatNose ShoveThe Television Talks Back

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Osterman Weekend, including Chekhov's Skill, Coincidental Broadcast, Complexity Addiction.