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Horace

1972Movie1 h 30 min

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

In Yorkshire, intellectually disabled diabetic Horace works in the back of a joke shop. He befriends loner schoolboy Gordon Blackett, who retreats from his loveless home into an imaginary world.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Alan Clarke
Written by
Roy Minton
Produced by
Mark Shivas

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Facts

March 21, 1972 · 1 h 30 min · Drama, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
March 21, 1972
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Horace worth watching?"

Questions about Horace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Horace worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3).

Will Horace make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Horace plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.