Sherman's March

1985·Movie
2h 38min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Sherman's March fingerprint

Masterful craft, funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Scare2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An improbable search for love

Ross McElwee sets out to make a documentary about the lingering effects of General Sherman's march of destruction through the South during the Civil War, but is continually sidetracked by women who come and go in his life, his recurring dreams of nuclear holocaust, and Burt Reynolds.
Observational DocumentaryPersonal Essay FilmQuirky HumorExistential SidetracksCivil War EchoesRelationship ComedyNuclear AnxietyAmerican South ExplorationMeta-Documentary

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sherman's March

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Where can I stream Sherman's March legally?

Sherman's March is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sherman's March worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sherman's March rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sherman's March?

2 h 38 min

Sherman's March runs 2 h 38 min.

Is Sherman's March based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Sherman's March?

Critics90
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Sherman's March higher (90) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sherman's March in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sherman's March?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sherman's March in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sherman's March use?

Chivalrous PervertThe CameoFace Framed in ShadowThe MatchmakerNice Guys Finish LastCrazy SurvivalistGray Rain of DepressionDocumentaryAbsence Makes the Heart Go YonderShort Title: Long, Elaborate SubtitleThe ChanteuseWar Is Helland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Sherman's March, including Chivalrous Pervert, The Cameo, Face Framed in Shadow.

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