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The Scar

1997·Movie
1h 54min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Class and money, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Like many women active during the miners' strike, May Murton (Charlie Hardwick) has been left to clean up the mess. The closure of the pit, a failed marriage and the community’s disintegration have shattered both her personal and political beliefs. Her teenage children (Darren Bell and Katja Roberts) are out of control. Her estranged husband (Brian Hogg) has taken up residence in the allotments. At a dance, the night before the Durham Miners’ Gala, May meets Roy Cotton (Bill Speed) the recently arrived manager of an open cast mine.
British Miners' StrikeCommunity DisintegrationPolitical DramaSocial RealismClass ConflictPersonal & Political TurmoilMelancholy ToneSlow-Burn

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Is The Scar worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Scar rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Scar?

1 h 54 min

The Scar runs 1 h 54 min.

What language is The Scar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.