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Tartuffe

1926·Movie
1h 10min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A young man shows his millionaire grandfather a film based on Molière's play "Tartuffe" in order to expose the old man's hypocritical governess who covets the young man's inheritance.
Silent FilmSatirical ComedyMeta-NarrativeSocial CommentaryClass CritiqueGerman ExpressionismTheatrical AdaptationMoral HypocrisyIntrigue & Deception

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tartuffe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tartuffe legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Darkroom, and DistroTV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tartuffe worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tartuffe?

1 h 10 min

Tartuffe runs 1 h 10 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tartuffe?

Critics88
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Tartuffe higher (88) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tartuffe in?

Germanxx

It was made in German, with some xx. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Tartuffe?

4ESFRITUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tartuffe in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tartuffe use?

Breaking the Fourth WallFraming DeviceShow Within a ShowThe Wicked StageMale GazeAdapted OutGenre ShiftAdaptation DistillationNot His Sled

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Tartuffe, including Breaking the Fourth Wall, Framing Device, Show Within a Show.