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The Pawnbroker

1965·Movie
1h 56min·NR
78
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Post-Holocaust TraumaPsychological DramaBleak & SomberCharacter StudyRedemption ArcHumanity's CrueltyExistential AnguishMoral DecayNYC Gritty RealismProfoundly Moving

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Where can I stream The Pawnbroker?

In the United States, The Pawnbroker streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Pawnbroker worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69).

Will I feel good after watching The Pawnbroker?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Pawnbroker plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.