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Himmo, King of Jerusalem

1988Movie1 h 24 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A moving, romantic drama movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Adapted from Yoram Kaniuk's best-selling novel, this heart-rending love story unfolds during the siege of Jerusalem in 1948. A young and beautiful volunteer nurse is drawn to the enigmatic Himmo, a mortally wounded and mutilated soldier who cannot speak or move.

Feels like

  • Israeli Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • War Romance
  • 1948 Siege of Jerusalem
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Psychological
  • Social Commentary
  • Character-Driven

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Amos Guttman
Written by
Edna Mazia
Produced by
Ehud Bleiberg

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 1988 · 1 h 24 min · Violence

Released
September 9, 1988
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hebrew
Made in
Israel
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about Himmo, King of Jerusalem

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Where can I stream Himmo, King of Jerusalem?

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In the United States, Himmo, King of Jerusalem is free with ads on Hoopla and Plex.

Is Himmo, King of Jerusalem worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Himmo, King of Jerusalem good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Himmo, King of Jerusalem 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 Himmo, King of Jerusalem in English?

Hebrew

No, it was made in Hebrew.