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For Whom the Bell Tolls

1943·Movie
2h 50min·G
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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Thunderous! Tender! Touching!

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.
Spanish Civil WarTragic RomanceSacrifice and DutyHemingway AdaptationMoral ConflictStark RealismAtmospheric CinematographyIntense Drama

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Questions about For Whom the Bell Tolls

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Where can I stream For Whom the Bell Tolls legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is For Whom the Bell Tolls worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is For Whom the Bell Tolls rated?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is For Whom the Bell Tolls?

2 h 50 min

For Whom the Bell Tolls runs 2 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on For Whom the Bell Tolls?

Critics69
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see For Whom the Bell Tolls much the same way.

Was For Whom the Bell Tolls a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$18 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 5.9 times its budget.

What language is For Whom the Bell Tolls in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch For Whom the Bell Tolls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for For Whom the Bell Tolls in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does For Whom the Bell Tolls use?

Changed My Mind, KidGo On Without MeSay Your PrayersSnow Means DeathHit-and-Run TacticsMeaningful NameDwindling PartyThe ConspiracyLowered Recruiting StandardsGrey-and-Grey MoralityPlanning for the Future Before the EndTeam Momand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for For Whom the Bell Tolls, including Changed My Mind, Kid, Go On Without Me, Say Your Prayers.