Khartoum

1966·Movie
2h 14min

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Khartoum fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!

English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.
Historical DramaBritish ColonialismMilitary StrategyPolitical IntrigueCharles GordonSudanEpic ScaleTense Atmosphere

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Khartoum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Khartoum legally?

Khartoum is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Khartoum worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Khartoum rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Khartoum?

2 h 14 min

Khartoum runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Khartoum?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Khartoum higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Khartoum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Khartoum?

79AEAOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCA+65

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Khartoum in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Khartoum use?

The FundamentalistThe SiegeObstructive BureaucratIntermissionSympathy for the HeroBlackfacePrideFace Death with DignitySacrificial LionEvil CounterpartGoing NativeHistorical Hero Upgradeand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Khartoum, including The Fundamentalist, The Siege, Obstructive Bureaucrat.

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