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The Navigators

2001·Movie
1h 36min
82
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, class and money, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

In South Yorkshire, a small group of railway maintenance men discover that due to privatisation, their lives will never be the same. When the trusty British Rail sign is replaced by one reading East Midland Infrastructure, it becomes clear that there will be the inevitable winners and losers as downsizing and efficiency become the new buzzwords.
British Social RealismPrivatization ImpactWorking Class StrugglesPolitical CommentarySlow-Paced DramaCharacter-DrivenBleak OutlookContemporary IssuesMelancholy Tone

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Navigators legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Navigators worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Navigators rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Navigators?

1 h 36 min

The Navigators runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Navigators?

Critics90
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate The Navigators higher (90) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Navigators in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Germany, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Navigators?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Navigators in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.