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Danton

1983·Movie
2h 16min
79
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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. Danton, well known as a spokesman of the people, had been living in relative solitude in the French countryside, but he returned to Paris to challenge Robespierre's violent rule and call for the people to demand their rights. Robespierre, however, could not accept such a challenge, even from a friend and colleague, and he blocked out a plan for the capture and execution of Danton and his allies.
French RevolutionPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaPower StruggleTragic FateSocial CommentaryIntense DialogueCharacter-DrivenBleak Atmosphere

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Where can I stream Danton?

In the United States, Danton streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Danton worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%).

Will I feel good after watching Danton?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Danton plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Danton in English?

French

No, it was made in French.