Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin

2016Movie1 h 21 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wondrous documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Georges Remi, known as Hergé, a complex and complicated artist, created Tintin, one of the most famous characters in the world. With exceptional access to the archives of Studios Hergé and Moulinsart, this documentary looks at Remi's life and the way he changed the art of comic.

Feels like

  • Artistic Biography
  • Comic Book History
  • Nostalgic Tribute
  • Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
  • Cultural Icon Analysis
  • Visual Storytelling Evolution
  • Creator Psychology
  • European Pop Culture
  • Educational & Insightful

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Hugues Nancy
Written by
Fraser McNaught
Music by
Michel Korb

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Facts

September 28, 2016 · 1 h 21 min · Documentary

Released
September 28, 2016
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
Dutch, English, German
Made in
Belgium, France
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin

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Where can I stream Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin?

In the United States, Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, myfilmfriend, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (5 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hergé: In the Shadow of Tintin in English?

FrenchDutchEnglishGerman

No, it was made in French, with some Dutch, English, and German.