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The Pointsman

1986Movie1 h 32 min

ComedyDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–100%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–100%

Summary

A woman gets off a train by mistake and finds herself stranded alone with a peculiar man who doesn't even speak her language.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Jos Stelling
Written by
Hans de Wolf, Jos Stelling, Jean-Paul Franssens
Produced by
Stanley Hillebrandt
Music by
Michel Mulders

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Facts

September 18, 1986 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content

Released
September 18, 1986
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Pointsman worth watching?"

Questions about The Pointsman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Pointsman worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).

Will The Pointsman make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching The Pointsman?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Pointsman in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.