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The Executioner

1963Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A melancholic, bleak comedy movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, scares or uplift.

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An original and brilliant movie

An undertaker gets married to an old executioner's daughter and, although he doesn't like it, must continue the profession of his father-in-law after his retirement.

Feels like

  • Dark Satirical Comedy
  • Social Critique
  • Character Study
  • Existential Dread
  • Spanish Cinema Classic
  • Melancholy Humor
  • Irony
  • Absurd Premise
  • Professional Duty

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Luis García Berlanga
Written by
Ennio Flaiano, Luis García Berlanga, Rafael Azcona
Produced by
Moris Ergas
Music by
Miguel Asins Arbó

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Facts

August 31, 1963 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
August 31, 1963
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain, Italy
Available in
87 countries

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Questions about The Executioner

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Where can I stream The Executioner?

BritboxCriterion

In the United States, The Executioner streams on Britbox and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is The Executioner worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9).

Will The Executioner make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Is The Executioner plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Executioner in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.