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Overlord

1975Movie1 h 23 minNR

DramaHistory
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic887.0Rotten Tomatoes90%73%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic887.0Rotten Tomatoes90%73%

Summary

During World War II, a young man is called up and, with an increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training ready for D-Day, June 6th, 1944.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Cooper
Written by
Stuart Cooper, Christopher Hudson
Produced by
James Quinn
Music by
Paul Glass

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Facts

July 1, 1975 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
July 1, 1975
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Anyone Can Die, Cowardly Lion, The Quisling +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Overlord?"

Questions about Overlord

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Overlord?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Overlord streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Overlord worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 88). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will I feel good after watching Overlord?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Overlord plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Overlord use?

Anyone Can DieCowardly LionThe QuislingRape Is a Special Kind of EvilIronic EchoBrooklyn RageImprobable Infant SurvivalEmpowered Badass NormalBilingual BonusAction GirlMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotShell-Shocked Veteranand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 tropes for it, including Anyone Can Die, Cowardly Lion, and The Quisling.