6.5
Is The Wall worth watching?
71
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.5).
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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
This is a surrealistic film about a local small town 'hot chips' owner who finds his store cut in half by a newly erected wall in Belgium that is meant to separate the Flemish speakers from the Walloons (French Speakers) .
Good for
- Friends night
- Pure escapism
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
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Not for brutality, warmth or scares.
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- Alain Berliner
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Facts
December 18, 1998 · 1 h 7 min · Comedy
- Released
- December 18, 1998
- Runtime
- 1 h 7 min
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- French
- Also spoken
- Dutch
- Made in
- Belgium, France
Tropes
Gratuitous German, Henpecked Husband, Gainax Ending +9
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is The Wall worth watching?"
Questions about The Wall
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Will The Wall make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).
Is The Wall good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is The Wall in English?
FrenchDutch
No, it was made in French, with some Dutch.
What tropes does The Wall use?
Gratuitous GermanHenpecked HusbandGainax EndingGoodbye, Cruel World!Disappeared DadConcept AlbumComposite CharacterSelf-DeprecationReally Gets AroundRed and Black TotalitarianismLooped LyricsMadness Mantraand 242 more
TV Tropes lists 254 tropes for it, including Gratuitous German, Henpecked Husband, and Gainax Ending.