The Tobacconist fingerprintStrong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Tobacconist is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic and moving
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's melancholic, moving, and nostalgic. Much of it is about growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, politics, and growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, politics, and growing up. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Tobacconist is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 49 min
The Tobacconist runs 1 h 49 min.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Tobacconist much the same way.
It was made in German, with some Czech. Produced in Austria, Germany.
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6.5
