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The Wounded Man

1983Movie1 h 50 min

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A bleak, violent romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Out of the Shadows.

A fleeting encounter in a train station draws a withdrawn young man into a shadowy world of desire and danger. As obsession deepens, innocence destroyed, and an irreversible transformation begins.

Feels like

  • Gay Obsession
  • Psychological Drama
  • French Cinema
  • Crime
  • Bleak
  • Character Study
  • Social Commentary
  • Violent

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Patrice Chéreau

Everyone

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Facts

May 25, 1983 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 25, 1983
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Crime, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wounded Man?"

Questions about The Wounded Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wounded Man?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Wounded Man worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Wounded Man good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Wounded Man?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Wounded Man in English?

French

No, it was made in French.