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Jonathan
1970·Movie
·1h 37min·
Jonathan fingerprint
High energy, striking style, no humor.
Energy
Tense and scary
- Tension8
- Scare8
- Violence7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Melancholy6
- Coming of Age6
- Pathos5
Humor
Serious throughout
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Physical Comedy1
- Dark Humor1
World
Fantasy and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability6
- Dialogue Centrality5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction6
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
HighTense and scary
Jonathan is tense, scary, and violent.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
All heart traits
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumFantasy and history
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy and history. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy9Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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The First Adult Vampire Film
A group of vampires terrorizes a small village on the German North Sea Coast. The young Jonathan joins a group of fellow students and locals, who plan an uprising against the vampires.
Vampire HorrorGothic AtmosphereSupernatural ThrillerVillage Under SiegeYouth UprisingBleak & EerieClassic HorrorGerman CinemaStylized
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Jonathan worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Jonathan rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is Jonathan?
1 h 37 min
Jonathan runs 1 h 37 min.
Is Jonathan based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Do critics and audiences agree on Jonathan?
Critics62
Audiences53
Not quite. Critics rate Jonathan higher (62) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Jonathan in?
German
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.