Sam Was Here fingerprintHigh energy, striking style, no humor.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Solid, not remarkable
Standout cinematography and sound design
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Sam Was Here is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
Mystery and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Standout cinematography and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography and sound design stand out.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
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Sam Was Here is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and History Vault in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
1 h 15 min
Sam Was Here runs 1 h 15 min.
It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.
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4.8
