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The Simple-Minded Murderer

1982Movie1 h 48 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A moving, wholesome drama movie about class and money and history.

Good for friends night · teens · comfort watch

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Story

The feeble-minded Sven's mother dies and he gets work as a farm-hand at the rich, affluent Höglund's farm. He has to work without pay and sleeps together with the cows. He meets the disabled Anna who is the first one to treat him as an adult. One day he has had enough of Höglund's maltreatment and moves in with Anna's family. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

Feels like

  • Feeble-Minded Protagonist
  • Exploitation of the Vulnerable
  • Class Conflict
  • Rural Sweden
  • Social Commentary
  • Human Dignity
  • Historical Drama
  • Tragic Fate

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Hans Alfredson
Written by
Hans Alfredson
Produced by
Waldemar Bergendahl
Music by
Rolf Sersam

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Facts

February 12, 1982 · 1 h 48 min · Violence

Released
February 12, 1982
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
38 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Simple-Minded Murderer?"

Questions about The Simple-Minded Murderer

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Where can I stream The Simple-Minded Murderer?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Simple-Minded Murderer worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Simple-Minded Murderer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Simple-Minded Murderer good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Simple-Minded Murderer in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.