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Harrison Bergeron

1995·Movie
1h 39min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Society, the future, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Welcome to the future. It's a no-brainer.

"All men are not created equal. It is the purpose of the Government to make them so." This is the premise of the Showtime film adaption of Kurt Vonnegut's futuristic short story Harrison Bergeron. The film centers around a young man (Harrison) who is smarter than his peers, and is not affected by the usual "Handicapping" which is used to train all Americans so everyone is of equal intelligence.
Dystopian FutureSocial EngineeringEquality vs. IndividualitySatirical CommentaryMind ControlOppressive GovernmentPsychological ThrillerThought-Provoking

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Harrison Bergeron worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Harrison Bergeron rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Harrison Bergeron?

1 h 39 min

Harrison Bergeron runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is Harrison Bergeron in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

What tropes does Harrison Bergeron use?

Someone to Remember Him ByKarma HoudiniTake That!Well-Intentioned ExtremistStealth ParodyAdaptational HeroismStepford SmilerScrew the Rules, I Make Them!Bittersweet EndingCrapsaccharine WorldIndividuality Is IllegalStupid Future Peopleand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Harrison Bergeron, including Someone to Remember Him By, Karma Houdini, Take That!.