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Summary
A mature and visually elegant period romance that remains one of the earliest and most compassionate overtly gay-themed films in movie history.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs or scares.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Written by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Thea von Harbou, Herman Bang
- Produced by
- Erich Pommer
- Music by
- Hans Joseph Vieth
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Facts
September 26, 1924 · 1 h 35 min · Drama, Romance
- Released
- September 26, 1924
- Runtime
- 1 h 35 min
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- German
- Also spoken
- xx
- Made in
- Germany
- Available in
- 4 countries
Tropes
The Troublemaker, Character Title, Not Dead, Just Asleep +9
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Michael?"
Questions about Michael
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Michael worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (71).
Is Michael good for date night?
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Michael plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Michael in English?
No, it was made in German, with some xx.
What tropes does Michael use?
TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The Troublemaker, Character Title, and Not Dead, Just Asleep.