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The Horse's Mouth

1958·Movie
1h 35min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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About

Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...

Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
Eccentric ArtistSocial CommentaryBritish CinemaCharacter StudyHistorical SettingPhilosophicalMelancholyWit & Wordplay

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Horse's Mouth legally?

The Horse's Mouth is included with a subscription to IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Horse's Mouth worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Horse's Mouth?

1 h 35 min

The Horse's Mouth runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Horse's Mouth?

Critics89
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate The Horse's Mouth higher (89) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Horse's Mouth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Horse's Mouth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Horse's Mouth in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.