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Minor Mishaps

2002·Movie
1h 49min·NR
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Minor Mishaps is the story of a family's reaction to the untimely death of their matriarch, examining the effect of the tragedy on John, her husband, who is himself ill, his daughters, Marianne and Eva, and their friends and family. When a man's wife dies in an accident, his children return home to deal with the tragedy together. The film throws a spotlight on each of their lives as they confront the changed dynamic in the family and their own lives, with some surprises, revelations and false accusations occurring along the way.
Grief DramaFamily SecretsPsychological RealismCharacter StudyScandinavian CinemaEmotional ImpactPost-TragedyHuman Relationships

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Minor Mishaps legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Minor Mishaps worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Minor Mishaps rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Minor Mishaps?

1 h 49 min

Minor Mishaps runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Minor Mishaps?

Critics20
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Minor Mishaps higher (62) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Minor Mishaps in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch Minor Mishaps?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Minor Mishaps in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.