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Sound and Fury

1988·Movie
1h 35min
70
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

This drama depicts the misery of neglected children in big cities. 13 years old Bruno is of a good family, but since the death of his grandmother he spends most of his time alone, in a phantasy world, while his mother is away at work. But then he befriends the violent Jean-Roger, who's from a severely disturbed family, where nobody cares what he's doing. In school Jean-Roger drives their teacher into despair just for fun. To separate the two boys, she starts to stimulate Bruno's interests by giving him extra lessons. When Jean-Roger fears loosing his one and only friend, he becomes even more aggressive.
Bleak Social RealismTroubled YouthDysfunctional FamiliesComing-of-Age DramaUrban PovertyDelinquencyFrench CinemaPsychological Study

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Where can I stream Sound and Fury legally?

Sound and Fury is included with a subscription to Philo, OVID, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sound and Fury worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sound and Fury rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sound and Fury?

1 h 35 min

Sound and Fury runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Sound and Fury in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Sound and Fury?

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