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The House of Fools

1985Movie1 h 33 min

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A tense, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

The feature film debut of director Marek Koterski. Thirty-year-old Adaś Miauczyński visits his parents, which ends with his nervous breakdown.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Intense Family Dynamics
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Bleak Realism
  • Mental Health Exploration
  • Character Study
  • Existential Crisis
  • Social Satire
  • Polish Cinema

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Marek Koterski
Written by
Marek Koterski
Produced by
Michał Szczerbic, Iwona Ziulkowska-Okapiec, Waldemar Król
Music by
Jerzy Satanowski

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 1985 · 1 h 33 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 10, 1985
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Polish
Made in
Poland
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The House of Fools?"

Questions about The House of Fools

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The House of Fools?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The House of Fools worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Will The House of Fools make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Is The House of Fools plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The House of Fools in English?

Polish

No, it was made in Polish.