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Seventy-8

2004Movie1 h 35 min

Mystery
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

Summary

It is present day in Arkham Heights, a seemingly desolate town that has decayed much since the eighties. Renny Meeks is a lonely, mentally challenged man with an IQ of 78, who sacks groceries at a small store. He's a simple man, recently released from an institution for a crime he was accused of that rocked the town ten years ago.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Erik Clapp

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Facts

September 2, 2004 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 2, 2004
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Seventy-8 worth watching?"

Questions about Seventy-8

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Seventy-8 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 5.1).

Will I feel good after watching Seventy-8?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Seventy-8 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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