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Went the Day Well?

1942·Movie
1h 32min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes93%90%
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes93%90%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom we died for you.

The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Grim Wartime DramaMoral Ambiguity in OccupationPsychological TensionBritish Home Front HorrorTragic HeroismSubtle Propaganda CritiqueCharacter-Driven SuspenseHistorical AuthenticityBleak RealismEthical Dilemma Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Alberto Cavalcanti
Written by:
Graham Greene, Angus MacPhail, Angus MacPhail
Produced by:
Hal Mason, Michael Balcon, John Croydon
Composed by:
Ernest Irving, William Walton, Len Page

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Went the Day Well? legally?

HooplaDarkroomBFI Player

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Went the Day Well? worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Went the Day Well? rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Went the Day Well??

1 h 32 min

Went the Day Well? runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Went the Day Well??

Critics93
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Went the Day Well? higher (93) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Went the Day Well? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Went the Day Well??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Went the Day Well? in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Went the Day Well? use?

Heroic SacrificeHome GuardForegone ConclusionA Handful for an EyeThe CavalryBody-Count CompetitionPin-Pulling TeethFurniture BlockadeIdyllic English VillageFarmer's DaughterHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayMore Expendable Than Youand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Went the Day Well?, including Heroic Sacrifice, Home Guard, Foregone Conclusion.