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Max Manus: Man of War

2008·Movie
1h 58min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic607.9Rotten Tomatoes79%83%
IMDb7.3Metacritic607.9Rotten Tomatoes79%83%

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Max Manus: Man of War fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Max Manus is a Norwegian 2008 biographic war film based on the real events of the life of resistance fighter Max Manus (1914–96), after his contribution in the Winter War against the Soviet Union. The story follows Manus through the outbreak of World War II in Norway until peacetime in 1945.
World War IINorwegian ResistanceBiographical DramaPatriotism & SacrificeIntense ActionHistorical AccuracyCharacter-DrivenBleak Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg, Irmelin Wister
Written by:
Thomas Nordseth-Tiller
Produced by:
Jonas Allen, Peter Bose, Pam Roberts
Composed by:
Erik S. Watland, Erik S. Watland, Tormod Ringnes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Max Manus: Man of War legally?

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Max Manus: Man of War is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Max Manus: Man of War worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Max Manus: Man of War rated?

ViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is Max Manus: Man of War?

1 h 58 min

Max Manus: Man of War runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Max Manus: Man of War based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Max Manus: Man of War?

Critics70
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Max Manus: Man of War higher (78) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Max Manus: Man of War in?

NorwegianEnglishGermanFinnishRussian

It was made in Norwegian, with some English, German, Finnish, Russian. Produced in Norway, Denmark, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Max Manus: Man of War?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Max Manus: Man of War in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.