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The Small Back Room

1949Movie1 h 47 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%72%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes92%72%

Summary

As the Germans drop explosive booby-traps on 1943 Britain, the embittered expert who'll have to disarm them fights a private battle with alcohol.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Written by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Nigel Balchin
Produced by
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Music by
Brian Easdale

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Facts

February 21, 1949 · 1 h 47 min · Drug Use

Released
February 21, 1949
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Drama, War, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Welsh, Czech, Norwegian, French, Polish
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$240,000
Box office
$135,000
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Small Back Room?"

Questions about The Small Back Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Small Back Room?

Criterion

In the United States, The Small Back Room streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is The Small Back Room worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Small Back Room good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Small Back Room?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.