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Werther

1986Movie1 h 45 min

DramaRomance
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

This adaptation of Goethe's The Sorrows of Young Werther offers a chilly and remote view of love and its passions.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Pilar Miró
Written by
Pilar Miró, Mario Camus
Produced by
César Benítez
Music by
Jules Massenet

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Facts

September 19, 1986 · 1 h 45 min · Suicide Themes, Strong Language

Released
September 19, 1986
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Werther worth watching?"

Questions about Werther

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Werther worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Werther good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Werther 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 Werther in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.