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Moloch

1999·Movie
1h 48min

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Moloch fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In 1942 Bavaria, Eva is alone, when Adolf arrives with Josef, his wife Magda, and Martin to spend a couple of days without politics.
World War IIPolitical DramaHistoricalPsychologicalBleakMelancholyCharacter StudyEuropean CinemaNazi Germany

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Moloch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Moloch legally?

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

Is Moloch worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Moloch?

1 h 48 min

Moloch runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Moloch?

Critics60
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Moloch much the same way.

What language is Moloch in?

RussianGerman

It was made in Russian, with some German. Produced in Germany, Italy, Russia, Switzerland.

What tropes does Moloch use?

Ms. FanserviceNot Even Bothering with the AccentBan on PoliticsThe Peeping TomStandard SnippetSame Language DubAffectionate NicknameAttention WhoreLeg FocusHome NudistDancing with MyselfEven Bad Men Love Their Mamasand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Moloch, including Ms. Fanservice, Not Even Bothering with the Accent, Ban on Politics.