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The Magic Mountain

1982Movie4 h 0 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Hans Castorp, fresh from university and about to become a civil engineer, comes to the Sanatorium Berghof in the Swiss Alps to visit his cousin Joachim, an army officer, who is recovering there from tuberculosis.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Hans W. Geißendörfer
Written by
Hans W. Geißendörfer, Thomas Mann
Produced by
Franz Seitz Junior
Music by
Jürgen Knieper

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Facts

February 25, 1982 · 4 h 0 min · Drama

Released
February 25, 1982
Runtime
4 h 0 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Germany, France
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

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Questions about The Magic Mountain

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Where can I stream The Magic Mountain?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Magic Mountain worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Can I half-watch The Magic Mountain?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 9 for complexity.

Is The Magic Mountain plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Magic Mountain in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.