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Closed Ward

1972Movie1 h 32 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

This black-and-white Norwegian film is a great rarity: a film with comic elements set in a mental ward which does not overstep the bounds of common sense or good taste.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Arnljot Berg
Written by
Arnljot Berg
Produced by
Hans Lindgren, Harald Ohrvik
Music by
Freddy Lindquist

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 8, 1972 · 1 h 32 min · Drama

Released
March 8, 1972
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Norwegian
Made in
Norway
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Closed Ward worth watching?"

Questions about Closed Ward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Closed Ward worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Closed Ward plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Closed Ward?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Closed Ward in English?

Norwegian

No, it was made in Norwegian.