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The Crossword Puzzle

1990Movie5 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

An eccentric, melancholic animated movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

Movies with

Story

A man obsessed with crossword puzzles ignores his wife's desire for intimacy

Feels like

  • Czech Absurdist Satire
  • Marital Boredom & Infidelity
  • Virtuosic Dialogue
  • Psychological Complexity
  • Dark Comedy of Manners
  • Existential Dread
  • Social Hypocrisy
  • Intellectual Wit
  • Character Study
  • Unconventional Narrative

Crew

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1990 · 5 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
January 1, 1990
Runtime
5 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Animation
Original language
Czech
Also spoken
xx
Made in
XC

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Crossword Puzzle worth watching?"

Questions about The Crossword Puzzle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Crossword Puzzle worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Crossword Puzzle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will The Crossword Puzzle make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Is The Crossword Puzzle in English?

Czechxx

No, it was made in Czech, with some xx.