Scharnhorst

1978·Show
5Episodes in1Season
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Scharnhorst fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Gerhard von Scharnhorst, who came from a family of small farmers in Lower Saxony, embarked on a military career and became an important Prussian general. Together with Baron vom Stein, he reformed the Prussian army. After initial resistance, this also met with the approval of King Frederick William III. The story focuses on the last and most important phase of Scharnhorst's life: 1806 to 1813, with all the ups and downs that this great German experienced. For the first time, the life of the Prussian reformer is traced, the period up to the popular uprising of 1813 and the Russian-German allyship in arms against Napoleon's occupying army are brought to mind.
Prussian HistoryMilitary ReformBiographical DramaNapoleonic EraPolitical IntrigueGerman HistoryHistorical ReconstructionWarfare and SocietyArmy Reformer

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Is Scharnhorst worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Scharnhorst have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

Is Scharnhorst based on a true story?

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

When did Scharnhorst air?

It ran from 1978 to 1978 and has ended.

What language is Scharnhorst in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in XG.

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