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Short Circuit

1981Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Gérald, former champion of motorcycle competitions, after an accident that causes him to lose the use of his right becomes a trainer for young riders. But because he can not make enough money, he takes part in a burglary.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Patrick Grandperret
Written by
Patrick Grandperret, Gérald Garnier, Nikos Papatakis
Produced by
Patrick Grandperret
Music by
Dominique Dalmasso

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Facts

February 11, 1981 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 11, 1981
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France

Tropes

Tied-Together-Shoelace Trip, Honest Corporate Executive, Open Mouth, Insert Foot +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Short Circuit worth watching?"

Questions about Short Circuit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Short Circuit worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching Short Circuit?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Short Circuit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Short Circuit in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does Short Circuit use?

Tied-Together-Shoelace TripHonest Corporate ExecutiveOpen Mouth, Insert FootNon SequiturBenevolent A.I.Our Souls Are DifferentFreudian SlipLarge HamPhlebotinum RebelCreation SequenceEasily Detachable Robot PartsInkblot Testand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 tropes for it, including Tied-Together-Shoelace Trip, Honest Corporate Executive, and Open Mouth, Insert Foot.