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Chimes at Midnight

1965·Movie
1h 55min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, politics, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Shakespearean AdaptationHistorical EpicComing-of-Age DramaPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudyOrson Welles MasterpieceTragic FriendshipEloquent DialogueMedieval Warfare

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chimes at Midnight legally?

Chimes at Midnight is included with a subscription to FlixOlé in French Guiana. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chimes at Midnight worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chimes at Midnight rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Chimes at Midnight?

1 h 55 min

Chimes at Midnight runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Chimes at Midnight based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chimes at Midnight?

Critics95
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Chimes at Midnight higher (95) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Chimes at Midnight in?

EnglishSpanishGerman

It was made in English, with some Spanish, German. Produced in Spain, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Chimes at Midnight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chimes at Midnight in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Chimes at Midnight, including End of an Age, Disc-One Final Boss, Miles Gloriosus.