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Ballad of a Righteous Merchant

2017Movie1 h 2 minNR

40
WeakGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, philosophical documentary movie about a real life story and show business, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

All men dream, but not equally...

Chronicles the making of director Werner Herzog’s 2009 feature, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, providing profound insight into the director and his craft. My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done was inspired by the true story of an actor who committed in reality the crime he was supposed to enact on stage: murdering his mother. With longtime friend Herbert Golder behind the lens, Herzog reveals the privacy and deep solitude that defines the director and his art.

Feels like

  • Werner Herzog Documentary
  • Filmmaking Insights
  • Director's Portrait
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Artistic Process
  • Meditative & Reflective
  • True Crime Inspiration
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Philosophical Discourse

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Golder
Written by
Herbert Golder
Produced by
Herbert Golder

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Facts

August 1, 2017 · 1 h 2 min · NR

Released
August 1, 2017
Runtime
1 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Where can I stream Ballad of a Righteous Merchant?

In the United States, Ballad of a Righteous Merchant streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Ballad of a Righteous Merchant worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 6).

Is Ballad of a Righteous Merchant plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.