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The Wild Geese

1953·Movie
1h 44min

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Class and money, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young woman, who must support her father as a middle-aged man's mistress, finds herself falling in love with a student closer to her age.
Japanese CinemaPeriod DramaMistressForbidden LoveMelancholy RomanceSocial CommentaryFamily ObligationsComing-of-Age

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Wild Geese legally?

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Is The Wild Geese worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wild Geese?

1 h 44 min

The Wild Geese runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is The Wild Geese in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Wild Geese?

2CAUS

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What tropes does The Wild Geese use?

"Reason You Suck" SpeechAdaptational JerkassColonel BadassCruel and Unusual DeathBetter to Die than Be KilledStiff Upper LipHitman with a HeartSpy FictionAnimated Credits OpeningTranquil FuryBlack Dude Dies FirstNever Split the Partyand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for The Wild Geese, including "Reason You Suck" Speech, Adaptational Jerkass, Colonel Badass.