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Simon Magus

1999·Movie
1h 41min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, society, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Misfit. Outcast. Turncoat. Prophet. Hero.

Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to put curses on crops. When Dovid asks the 'Squire' to sell him some land so he can build a railway station, a ruthless businessman from the neighbouring gentile community uses Simon to find out who wants to buy the land so he can 'persuade' him otherwise
Historical DramaJewish MysticismSupernatural ElementsCharacter StudyFaith and DoubtRural SettingOutsider PerspectivePhilosophical UndertonesSlow-Paced

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Simon Magus worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Simon Magus rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Simon Magus?

1 h 41 min

Simon Magus runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Simon Magus?

Critics55
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Simon Magus higher (68) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Simon Magus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Simon Magus?

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