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My Winnipeg

2008·Movie
1h 20min·NR
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Non-linear Narrative8
  • Meta Narrative8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

The truth is relative.

The geographical dead center of North America and the beloved birthplace of Guy Maddin, Winnipeg, is the frosty and mysterious star of Maddin’s film. Fact, fantasy and memory are woven seamlessly together in this work, conjuring a city as delightful as it is fearsome.
Surreal Docu-FictionDreamlike CityscapePersonal MythologyNostalgic ReverieExperimental NarrativeIdiosyncratic VisionMeditative & EvocativeUnconventional FilmmakingDeeply Personal

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Winnipeg legally?

My Winnipeg is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Winnipeg worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Winnipeg rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is My Winnipeg?

1 h 20 min

My Winnipeg runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Winnipeg?

Critics89
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate My Winnipeg higher (89) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is My Winnipeg in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch My Winnipeg?

5AUFRMCNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Winnipeg in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Winnipeg use?

Art ShiftAuthor AvatarBlack ComedyCanadian Equals Hockey FanDeliberately MonochromeDoes This Remind You of Anything?Fanservice ExtraFun with SubtitlesHave a Gay Old TimeThe Ken Burns EffectNarratorSpooky Séanceand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for My Winnipeg, including Art Shift, Author Avatar, Black Comedy.