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Behold a Pale Horse

1964Movie1 h 58 minNR

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Of suspense, pursuit and courage...

Manuel Artiguez, a famous bandit during the Spanish civil war, has lived in French exile for 20 years. When his mother is dying he considers visiting her secretly in his Spanish home town. But his biggest enemy, the Spanish police officer Vinolas, prepared a trap at the hospital as a chance to finally catch Artiguez.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Post-Civil War
  • Cat-and-Mouse Thriller
  • Psychological
  • Spanish Civil War
  • Existential
  • Bleak & Tense
  • Character Study
  • Political Intrigue
  • Moral Dilemma

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Directed by
Fred Zinnemann

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Facts

August 14, 1964 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
August 14, 1964
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Behold a Pale Horse?"

Questions about Behold a Pale Horse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Behold a Pale Horse?

In the United States, Behold a Pale Horse streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Behold a Pale Horse worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will I feel good after watching Behold a Pale Horse?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Behold a Pale Horse plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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