Name: A Man Called Norman
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1989-09-20
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Mike Adkins, Jason Marsden, Jason Kenner, Brent Chalem, Jeremy Vecs

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A man befriends his reclusive neighbor.

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Directed by: Stephen Stiles
Music by: John Campbell

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Facts

September 20, 1989 · 50 min · Drama, Family

Released: September 20, 1989
Runtime: 50 min
Genres: Drama, Family
Original language: English

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3 questions, like "Is A Man Called Norman worth watching?"

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Is A Man Called Norman worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 9.2).

Is A Man Called Norman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch A Man Called Norman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.