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Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

2002·Movie
1h 38min
69
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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The true story of Britain's most prolific serial killer

James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman, a general practitioner who throughout his career is believed to have killed as many as 250 of his patients. When the high death rate of his practice was investigated, it was discovered that he had given lethal doses of diamorphine to a vast number of his patients. He was put on trial where he was convicted of 15 murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
True Crime DramaSerial Killer StoryMedical ThrillerPsychological ProfileHarrowing & BleakInvestigation & JusticeBetrayal of TrustBiographical AccountDisturbing Subject Matter

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Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryDrug use

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How long is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?

1 h 38 min

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death based on a true story?

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

What language is Harold Shipman: Doctor Death in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Harold Shipman: Doctor Death?

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