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God's Lonely Man

1996·Movie
1h 38min

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

As each relentless night turns towards day, Ernest Rackman turns towards violence to escape thoughts of loneliness and suicide. Then he poses as a police officer and rescues a young girl from her parent's apartment, where she was forced into a compromising life. Having discharged his violence, he plans to move forward with this new relationship, but the demons of loneliness and despair still haunt him.
Dark Psychological ThrillerViolence as EscapeLoneliness and DespairMoral AmbiguityGritty RealismSocially ConsciousDisturbing ThemesRedemption QuestHaunted Protagonist

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is God's Lonely Man worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is God's Lonely Man rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is God's Lonely Man?

1 h 38 min

God's Lonely Man runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is God's Lonely Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.