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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

1967·Movie
1h 14min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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Peter Schermann is angry at the world after his children move him into a nursing home. Still physically and mentally strong, he searches for a meaning to his life in a new and uncompromising world.
Gritty Social RealismElderly Independence StruggleMelancholic Character StudyInstitutional CritiquePowerful Lead PerformanceBleak Existential DramaFamily ConflictSlow-Burning TensionGerman New Wave Aesthetic

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Is Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night?

1 h 14 min

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night runs 1 h 14 min.

What language is Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.