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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

1921·Movie
2h 36min
78
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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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AN EPIC OF REALISM With its great scenes of Argentine-its intimate views of Parisian life-its titanic battle scenes-its massive settings-its tremendous realism-its faithful reproduction of the vital story-its mighty drama-its soul stirring romance.

Set in the years before and during World War I, this epic tale tells the story of a rich Argentine family, one of its two descending branches being half of French heritage, the other being half German. Following the death of the family patriarch, the man's two daughters and their families resettle to France and Germany, respectively. In time the Great War breaks out, putting members of the family on opposing sides.
Silent Film EpicWorld War IFamily SagaHistorical DramaLost GenerationSocial CommentaryClass ConflictMelodrama

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Where can I stream The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse legally?

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

2 h 36 min

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse runs 2 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

Critics86
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse higher (86) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in?

Englishxx

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

In how many countries can I watch The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?

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

What tropes does The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse use?

Duel to the DeathThe Grim ReaperContrived Coincidence"You!" SquaredBowdlerizeTime SkipHorsemen of the ApocalypseFate Worse than DeathDies Wide OpenIdle RichI Want My Beloved to Be HappyYou Shall Not Pass!and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, including Duel to the Death, The Grim Reaper, Contrived Coincidence.