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Shut Down

1973Movie1 h 5 min

DramaTV Movie
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

During Wakes Week in the Potteries, the factory is deserted except for three electricians on an emergency maintenance job.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
John Mackenzie
Written by
Tony Perrin
Produced by
Kenith Trodd

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Facts

November 29, 1973 · 1 h 5 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
November 29, 1973
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Shut Down worth watching?"

Questions about Shut Down

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shut Down worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching Shut Down?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Shut Down plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.