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The Cameraman

1928·Movie
1h 14min·PG
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You'll laugh yourself completely out of focus!

A photographer takes up newsreel shooting to impress a secretary.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Cameraman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cameraman legally?

The Cameraman is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cameraman worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cameraman rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Cameraman?

1 h 14 min

The Cameraman runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cameraman?

Critics100
Audiences87

Not quite. Critics rate The Cameraman higher (100) than audiences (87). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Cameraman in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cameraman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cameraman in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cameraman use?

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TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Cameraman, including Stealing the Credit, Slippery Swimsuit, Mischief-Making Monkey.