Private Life

1982·Movie
1h 42min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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About

Mikhail Ulyanov is the Bergmanesque protagonist of the Russian Private Life. A government-appointed factory executive, Ulyanov is reduced to quivering confusion when he is dismissed. Recovering from this blow, he decides to review and realign his life. In so doing, he discovers that there's plenty left in the world to make life worth living. Private Life was nominated for the "best foreign picture" Academy Award in 1983.
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Is Private Life worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Private Life?

1 h 42 min

Private Life runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Private Life?

Critics100
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Private Life higher (100) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Private Life in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does Private Life use?

Chekhov's GunImagine SpotReluctant RetireeCigarette of AnxietyMarried to the JobSexy SecretaryDead SparksAren't You Going to Ravish Me?Downer BeginningAmbiguous EndingSlice of LifeGlasses Pulland 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Private Life, including Chekhov's Gun, Imagine Spot, Reluctant Retiree.

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