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The Man from the Restaurant

1927Movie1 h 8 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

During the good old days of the Russian aristocracy, that is to say, before the October Revolution, in the city of Moscow there was a fancy restaurant which catered to the appetites and egos of the rich. In one such establishment works a middle-aged waiter who is devoted to serving his bourgeoisie clients correctly. However, his life outside his job is very different: His son was killed during the Russian civil war and the waiter's wife died of grief as a result....

Feels like

  • Russian Aristocracy
  • Pre-Revolution Era
  • Tragedy & Loss
  • Social Inequality
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Psychological Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Slow-Paced Narrative

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Yakov Protazanov
Produced by
Moisey Aleynikov

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Facts

August 11, 1927 · 1 h 8 min · Drama

Released
August 11, 1927
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Russian
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Russia

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Man from the Restaurant worth watching?"

Questions about The Man from the Restaurant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man from the Restaurant worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7).

Will I feel good after watching The Man from the Restaurant?

BleakHopeful

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

Is The Man from the Restaurant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Man from the Restaurant in English?

Russianxx

No, it was made in Russian, with some xx.