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Hamsun

1996Movie2 h 39 min

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Knut Hamsun is Norway's most famous and admired author. Ever since he was young he has hated the English for the starvation they caused Norway during WWI.

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by: Jan Troell
Written by: Per Olov Enquist, Jan Troell
Produced by: Erik Crone
Music by: Arvo Pärt

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Facts

April 19, 1996 · 2 h 39 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released: April 19, 1996
Runtime: 2 h 39 min
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: Swedish
Also spoken: Danish, German, Norwegian, English
Made in: Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden
Available in: 5 countries

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Where can I stream Hamsun?

In the United States, Hamsun streams on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Hamsun worth watching?

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Hamsun 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.

Can I half-watch Hamsun?

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

Is Hamsun in English?

SwedishDanishGermanNorwegianEnglish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some Danish, German, Norwegian, and English.