GoodWatchSign up

The Storyteller

1977·Movie
1h 37min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The Storyteller fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want fast pacing

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A television writer is troubled by accusations that a young boy's death resulted from actions the boy copied from the writer's teleplay.
Psychological DramaMedia ResponsibilityWriter's GuiltMoral ConundrumEthical DilemmaSlow Burn MysteryCharacter Study70s AestheticSocial Critique

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Storyteller

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Storyteller legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Storyteller in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Storyteller worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Storyteller rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Storyteller?

1 h 37 min

The Storyteller runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Storyteller in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.