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The Day That Shook the World

1975·Movie
2h 10min·R
61
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The fuse is lit . . . the seconds tick away . . .

An historical depiction of the events preceding the political murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, would-be emperor of the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on June 28th, 1914.
Historical DramaPolitical ThrillerWorld War I OriginsArchduke AssassinationEuropean HistoryTense AtmosphereGeopolitical ConflictBiographical AccountPeriod Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Day That Shook the World legally?

The Day That Shook the World is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Day That Shook the World worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Day That Shook the World rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Day That Shook the World?

2 h 10 min

The Day That Shook the World runs 2 h 10 min.

Is The Day That Shook the World based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Day That Shook the World in?

Serbian (Latin)Czech

It was made in Serbian (Latin), with some Czech. Produced in XC, Serbia.

In how many countries can I watch The Day That Shook the World?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Day That Shook the World in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Day That Shook the World use?

Happily MarriedWhile You Were in DiapersAdaptational AttractivenessFingore"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueFan DisserviceCold-Blooded TortureThe CassandraDramatic IronyIt Will Never Catch OnNarratorA Lesson Learned Too Welland 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Day That Shook the World, including Happily Married, While You Were in Diapers, Adaptational Attractiveness.