Meeting Gorbachev

2019·Movie
1h 35min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic726.9Rotten Tomatoes86%68%

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Strong craft, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension2
  • Fast Pace2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

A real life story, history, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.
Historical DocumentaryPolitical BiographyInterview-DrivenCold War EraNuclear DisarmamentThought-Provoking DialogueInsightful & EducationalLeadership & DiplomacyGeopolitical History

Crew

Directed by:
Werner Herzog, André Singer
Written by:
Werner Herzog, André Singer
Produced by:
Svetlana Palmer, Lucki Stipetić
Composed by:
Nicholas Singer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Meeting Gorbachev

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Where can I stream Meeting Gorbachev legally?

PrimeFandango at Home Free

Meeting Gorbachev is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Meeting Gorbachev worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Meeting Gorbachev?

1 h 35 min

Meeting Gorbachev runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Meeting Gorbachev based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Meeting Gorbachev?

Critics79
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Meeting Gorbachev higher (79) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Meeting Gorbachev in?

EnglishGermanPolishRussian

It was made in English, with some German, Polish, Russian. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Meeting Gorbachev?

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