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The Man Who Could Work Miracles

1936·Movie
1h 22min·NR
65
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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Fantasy, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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A Modern Aladdin Who Could make Women Do Things!

An ordinary man, while vigorously asserting the impossibility of miracles, suddenly discovers that he can perform them.
Fantasy ComedyMagical RealismSocial SatireMiracles and HumanityPhilosophical ThemesBritish Humor1930s SettingClassic Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Man Who Could Work Miracles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Man Who Could Work Miracles legally?

The Man Who Could Work Miracles is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandor, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man Who Could Work Miracles worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man Who Could Work Miracles rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Man Who Could Work Miracles?

1 h 22 min

The Man Who Could Work Miracles runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man Who Could Work Miracles?

Critics63
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man Who Could Work Miracles higher (71) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Man Who Could Work Miracles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Man Who Could Work Miracles?

3CAGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man Who Could Work Miracles in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man Who Could Work Miracles use?

Fire and Brimstone HellThe VicarContrived CoincidenceAdaptation ExpansionUnbuilt TropeWhen Trees AttackHigh-Class GlassTo Hell and BackLiteral GenieReality WarperWalking Shirtless SceneGo-Go Enslavementand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Man Who Could Work Miracles, including Fire and Brimstone Hell, The Vicar, Contrived Coincidence.