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The Great Arch

2025·Movie
1h 44min
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
Architectural BiopicUnderdog StoryFrench Political HistoryVisual GrandeurNostalgic 1980sIntellectual DramaDocumentary StyleCultural Heritage

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Is The Great Arch worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Great Arch?

1 h 44 min

The Great Arch runs 1 h 44 min.

Is The Great Arch based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Arch?

Critics87
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate The Great Arch higher (87) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Great Arch in?

FrenchDanishEnglishItalian

It was made in French, with some Danish, English, Italian. Produced in France, Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Arch?

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