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The Great Mr Handel

1942Movie1 h 29 min

DramaMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

Summary

This classic film reveals how the great composer Georg Friedrich Handel rose above the personal anguish and difficulties in his life to create the sublime musical composition, The Messiah.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Norman Walker
Produced by
James B. Sloan
Music by
John Cook

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Facts

November 9, 1942 · 1 h 29 min · Music, Drama

Released
November 9, 1942
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Great Mr Handel worth watching?"

Questions about The Great Mr Handel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Great Mr Handel worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Great Mr Handel okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Great Mr Handel good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Great Mr Handel 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.