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The Historian

2014Movie2 h 4 min

Drama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes40%86%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes40%86%

Summary

A troubled, young history professor tries to escape his past by taking a job at a new university, where he struggles with an entrenched and equally-troubled department chair, rampant student apathy, and new relationships that complicate and challenge his world-view.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Miles Doleac
Written by
Miles Doleac
Produced by
Miles Doleac, Ryan H. Jackson, Mackenzie Westmoreland
Music by
D.J. Sing

Everyone

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Facts

November 7, 2014 · 2 h 4 min · Strong Language, Suicide Themes

Released
November 7, 2014
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Historian?"

Questions about The Historian

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Historian?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Historian streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Historian worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Historian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.