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Wittgenstein

1993Movie1 h 12 minNR

DramaHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes83%76%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes83%76%

Summary

A dramatization, in modern theatrical style, of the life and thought of the Viennese-born, Cambridge-educated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, whose principal interest was the nature and limits of language.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Derek Jarman
Written by
Derek Jarman, Terry Eagleton, Ken Butler
Produced by
Tariq Ali
Music by
Jan Latham-Koenig

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Facts

March 26, 1993 · 1 h 12 min · NR

Released
March 26, 1993
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Mathematician's Answer, Smart People Speak the Queen's English, Straight Gay +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wittgenstein?"

Questions about Wittgenstein

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wittgenstein?

PlexKanopyHooplaKino Film CollectionBFI Player

In the United States, Wittgenstein streams on Kino Film Collection and BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Plex, Kanopy, and Hoopla. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Wittgenstein worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Will Wittgenstein make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wittgenstein?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.