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The Man I Love

1962·Movie
1h 53min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Family, mystery, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Sabreen is an orphan girl who grow up in the orphanage, by the time she is an adult she been assigned to work in one the big mansions in the countryside, the owner of the mansion hard hearted man called Murad but she gain his trust by time although she is surprised to find out that the mansion is full of sorrow and mystery, by time she finds out that there is a crazy woman who if confined to her room in the attic and she Murad's wife.
Classic Egyptian DramaRomantic MysteryFamily SecretsGothic UndertonesEmotional JourneyCharacter-DrivenUnfolding IntrigueHidden Truths

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Man I Love worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Man I Love?

1 h 53 min

The Man I Love runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is The Man I Love in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.

What tropes does The Man I Love use?

But Now I Must GoCould Say It, But...The ChanteuseNumber TwoThe One That Got AwayEstablishing Character MomentPromotion to ParentGot Me Doing ItBerserk ButtonIt's All My FaultBittersweet EndingMeet Cuteand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Man I Love, including But Now I Must Go, Could Say It, But..., The Chanteuse.