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The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood

1986·Movie
1h 50min
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
IMDb7.3

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Funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

Plenty of satire and absurdist humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

10 years in the making, the iconic comedy cult classic. The first movie to be fully made and produced in Newfoundland.

Faustus is a clerk in St. John's at the Newfoundland Department of Education. He dreams of becoming ruler of Newfoundland and seceding from Canada. In the real world, Faustus' boss Eddie Peddle plans to indoctrinate the citizenry of Newfoundland with a cult-like geometric theory known as Total Education, but Peddle may be foiled by the revelation of a secret from his past career.
Political SatireAbsurdist ComedyEccentric CharactersBureaucratic CritiqueDreamlike NarrativeCult ClassicNewfoundland CultureOffbeat HumorSurreal Ambition

Crew

Directed by:
Andy Jones, Michael Jones
Written by:
Andy Jones, Michael Jones
Produced by:
Robert Joy, Robert Joy, Mary Walsh
Composed by:
Robert Joy, Robert Joy, Robert Joy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood?

1 h 50 min

The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood runs 1 h 50 min.

What language is The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.