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The Young Karl Marx

2017·Movie
1h 58min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic626.4Rotten Tomatoes63%71%
IMDb6.6Metacritic626.4Rotten Tomatoes63%71%

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Class and money, history, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

26 year-old Karl Marx embarks with his wife, Jenny, on the road to exile. In 1844 in Paris, he meets Friedrich Engels, an industrialist’s son, who has been investigating the sordid birth of the British working class. Engels, the dandy, provides the last piece of the puzzle to the young Karl Marx’s new vision of the world. Together, between censorship and the police’s repression, riots and political upheavals, they will lead the labor movement during its development into a modern era.
Historical DramaBiographicalPolitical Awakening19th Century EuropeClass StruggleIntellectualPhilosophicalFriendshipRevolution

Crew

Directed by:
Raoul Peck
Written by:
Raoul Peck, Pascal Bonitzer
Produced by:
Raoul Peck, Robert Guédiguian, Patrick Quinet
Composed by:
Alexei Aigui

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Young Karl Marx

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Where can I stream The Young Karl Marx legally?

PrimefuboTVKanopyFandango at Home FreePlex

The Young Karl Marx is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Young Karl Marx worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Young Karl Marx?

1 h 58 min

The Young Karl Marx runs 1 h 58 min.

Is The Young Karl Marx based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Young Karl Marx?

Critics63
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Young Karl Marx much the same way.

What language is The Young Karl Marx in?

FrenchEnglishGerman

It was made in French, with some English, German. Produced in Belgium, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Young Karl Marx?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Young Karl Marx in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Young Karl Marx use?

Warning Mistaken for ThreatYoung Future Famous PeopleRich Kid Turned Social Activist

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Young Karl Marx, including Warning Mistaken for Threat, Young Future Famous People, Rich Kid Turned Social Activist.