Captain Boycott

1947·Movie
1h 33min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

Based on real events, this historical drama is set in 19th-century Ireland, when poverty-stricken tenants dispossessed by greedy landowner Capt. Boycott (Cecil Parker) band together to assert their rights. Patriotic farmer Hugh Davin (Stewart Granger) leads the rebels. Choosing nonviolent resistance, the villagers ostracize their nemesis, who squanders his fortune to repair his ruined reputation and wagers what's left on a horse race.
Historical DramaSocial JusticeNonviolent ResistanceIrish HistoryClass StruggleBiographical AccountInspirational NarrativePeriod Piece

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Captain Boycott worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Captain Boycott?

1 h 33 min

Captain Boycott runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Captain Boycott based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Captain Boycott in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

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