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Strong craft, striking style.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension7
- Fast Pace5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Deeply moving and profoundly sad
- Pathos9
- Melancholy9
- Romance8
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor6
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Cringe Humor3
World
History and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Intrigue8
Style
Standout score and cinematography
- Music Composition9
- Music Centrality9
- Cinematography8
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Gloomy Sunday is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumDeeply moving and profoundly sad
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, profoundly sad, and romantic.
All heart traits
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy9Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance8Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumHistory and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn7Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout score and cinematography
Look and sound: the score and cinematography stand out.
All style traits
- Music Composition9Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality9The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
Budapest in the 1930s. Restaurant owner Laszlo hires pianist András to play in his restaurant. Both men fall in love with the beautiful waitress Ilona who inspires András to his only composition. His song of Gloomy Sunday is, at first, loved and then feared, for its melancholic melody sets off a chain of suicides. The fragile balance of the erotic ménage à trois is sent off kilter when the German Hans falls in love with Ilona as well.
Tragic RomanceHistorical DramaMelancholy SoundtrackForbidden LoveEuropean CinemaWorld War II EraPsychological Impact of MusicBudapestEmotional Intensity
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Is Gloomy Sunday worth watching?
76
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Gloomy Sunday rated?
Suicide themesSexual content
Content advisories: suicide themes and sexual content.
How long is Gloomy Sunday?
1 h 52 min
Gloomy Sunday runs 1 h 52 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Gloomy Sunday?
Critics72
Audiences81
Not quite. Audiences rate Gloomy Sunday higher (81) than critics (72). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is Gloomy Sunday in?
GermanEnglishHungarian
It was made in German, with some English, Hungarian. Produced in Germany, Hungary.
In how many countries can I watch Gloomy Sunday?
9
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