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Serious Charge

1959·Movie
1h 36min
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Society, faith and meaning, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!

Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?
Small-Town DramaMoral CrisisFalse AccusationSocial CommentaryCharacter StudyPsychological TensionFaith and DoubtReputation Ruin

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Serious Charge legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Serious Charge worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Serious Charge?

1 h 36 min

Serious Charge runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Serious Charge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Serious Charge?

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