The Manxman

1929Movie1 h 40 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Written by
Hall Caine
Produced by
John Maxwell

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Facts

January 18, 1929 · 1 h 40 min · Romance, Drama

Released
January 18, 1929
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about The Manxman

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Is The Manxman worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is The Manxman good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Manxman plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.