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Dawson City: Frozen Time

2017·Movie
2h 0min
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.3Rotten Tomatoes100%70%
IMDb7.5Metacritic866.3Rotten Tomatoes100%70%

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Dawson City: Frozen Time fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Film Was Born Of An Explosive.

The true history of a collection of some 500 films dating from 1910s to 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory, in Dawson City, located about 350 miles south of the Arctic Circle.
Archival FootageHistorical DiscoveryLost Film RecoveryYukon TerritorySilent Film EraFascinating HistoryDocumentarySlow-PacedNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Morrison
Written by:
Bill Morrison
Produced by:
Bill Morrison, Madeleine Molyneaux, Paul Gordon
Composed by:
Alex Somers, Alex Somers, Gene Park

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dawson City: Frozen Time

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Where can I stream Dawson City: Frozen Time legally?

KanopyHooplaOVIDPlexKino Film Collection

Dawson City: Frozen Time is included with a subscription to OVID and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Dawson City: Frozen Time worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dawson City: Frozen Time?

2 h 0 min

Dawson City: Frozen Time runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dawson City: Frozen Time?

Critics93
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Dawson City: Frozen Time higher (93) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dawson City: Frozen Time in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dawson City: Frozen Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dawson City: Frozen Time in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dawson City: Frozen Time use?

Chekhov's GunDocumentaryExtra! Extra! Read All About It!Gold FeverThe Ken Burns EffectTalking HeadsStock FootageP.O.V. CamOpen SecretNarratorSplash of Color

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Dawson City: Frozen Time, including Chekhov's Gun, Documentary, Extra! Extra! Read All About It!.