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Zappa

1983Movie1 h 43 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–78%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about growing up and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

Denmark, 1961. Bjørn, a middle-class boy in his early teens, wants to be accepted by Steen, a bullying peer of his with wealthy but freezingly cold parents. Bjørn's other good friend is Mulle, a cheerful and more childish working-class boy. All three seem friends at first, but gradually Steen starts pushing Mulle away while pulling the impressionable Bjørn with him towards more and more violence.

Feels like

  • Danish Social Realism
  • Psychological Coming-of-Age
  • Class Conflict
  • Toxic Masculinity
  • Slow-Burn Tragedy
  • Bullying Dynamics
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Character Study

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Bille August
Written by
Bille August, Bjarne Reuter
Produced by
Ib Tardini, Janne Find
Music by
Bo Holten

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Facts

March 4, 1983 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
March 4, 1983
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zappa?"

Questions about Zappa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zappa?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Zappa worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is there a sequel to Zappa?

  1. Zappa (1983)
  2. Twist and Shout (1984)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Twist and Shout (1984).

Is Zappa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Zappa?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Zappa in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.