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Chimes at Midnight

1965Movie1 h 55 minNR

ComedyDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic948.4Rotten Tomatoes96%85%

A tense, moving comedy movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A Distinguished Company Breathes Life Into Shakespeare’s Lusty Age of FALSTAFF

Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.

Feels like

  • Shakespearean Adaptation
  • Historical Epic
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character Study
  • Orson Welles Masterpiece
  • Tragic Friendship
  • Eloquent Dialogue
  • Medieval Warfare

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Orson Welles
Written by
Orson Welles, Raphael Holinshed
Produced by
Harry Saltzman, Emiliano Piedra, Ángel Escolano
Music by
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino

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Facts

December 22, 1965 · 1 h 55 min · NR

Released
December 22, 1965
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, German
Made in
Spain, Switzerland
Budget
$800,000
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

End of an Age, Disc-One Final Boss, Miles Gloriosus +9

  • End of an Age
  • Disc-One Final Boss
  • Miles Gloriosus
  • War Is Hell
  • Artistic License – History
  • Et Tu, Brute?
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Downer Ending
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Trial by Combat
  • Royal "We"
  • Pet the Dog

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chimes at Midnight?"

Questions about Chimes at Midnight

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Where can I stream Chimes at Midnight?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Chimes at Midnight streams on HBO Max and Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Chimes at Midnight worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 94). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Will Chimes at Midnight make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Chimes at Midnight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Chimes at Midnight use?

End of an AgeDisc-One Final BossMiles GloriosusWar Is HellArtistic License – HistoryEt Tu, Brute?Armor-Piercing QuestionDowner EndingAdaptational HeroismTrial by CombatRoyal "We"Pet the Dogand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including End of an Age, Disc-One Final Boss, and Miles Gloriosus.