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Whooping Cough

1987Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A moving, melancholic drama movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

The story of 10-year-old boy and his family against the backdrop of the bloody events of 1956, in Budapest. Children do not yet understand what is going on, but they're happy because the schools are closed. But gradually, to adults and children comes the understanding that something terrible is happening. Disappearing relatives, friends, and even killed some. Tips sent an army to put down the counterrevolutionary rebellion.

Feels like

  • Hungarian Revolution 1956
  • Child's Perspective
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Loss of Innocence
  • Political Upheaval
  • Somber & Poignant
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Cold War Era

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Péter Gárdos
Written by
Péter Gárdos, András Osvát
Music by
Jan Novák

Everyone

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Facts

September 3, 1987 · 1 h 31 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 3, 1987
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Whooping Cough worth watching?"

Questions about Whooping Cough

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Whooping Cough worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.1).

Will Whooping Cough make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Whooping Cough plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Whooping Cough in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.