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Sierra Leone

1987Movie1 h 27 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

After spending three years doing field installation work in West Africa, Fred returns home to his old neighbourhood, an industrial region on the outskirts of a major city. He is filled with confidence and optimism for a new start.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Uwe Schrader

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Facts

September 11, 1987 · 1 h 27 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
September 11, 1987
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Sierra Leone worth watching?"

Questions about Sierra Leone

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sierra Leone worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching Sierra Leone?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Sierra Leone plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sierra Leone in English?

German

No, it was made in German.