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The Right Hand Man

1987·Movie
1h 37min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

A romance ahead of its time.

A stagecoach driver goes to work for a dying, one-armed aristocrat in 1860s Australia.
Australian Period DramaAristocracyClass ConflictMelancholyPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudySlow Burn1860s AustraliaDialogue-Driven

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Is The Right Hand Man worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Right Hand Man?

1 h 37 min

The Right Hand Man runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Right Hand Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Right Hand Man?

4AUCANZUS

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