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The Manxman

1929·Movie
1h 40min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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The screen's supreme masterpiece!

A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.
Silent FilmRomantic DramaHistorical SettingLove TriangleMelodramaNostalgicCharacter-DrivenClassic Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Manxman legally?

The Manxman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Manxman worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Manxman?

1 h 40 min

The Manxman runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Manxman?

Critics78
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Manxman higher (78) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Manxman in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Manxman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Manxman in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.