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Crossbow

1987·Show
72Episodes in3Seasons
67
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Big heart, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, fantasy, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Crossbow follows the adventures of William Tell and takes place in the 14th-century in Switzerland. William Tell and his son are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. As Governor of Austria, Gessler plans to stop the Swiss uprising. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's chagrin, there is no stopping William Tell's legendary strength and skill.
Classic Swiss AdventurePatriotic FolkloreWholesome Family DramaHistorical ResistanceIconic Yodeling ScoreRural Alpine SettingComing-of-Age HeroicsNostalgic CinemaGentle ActionCultural Heritage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Crossbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crossbow legally?

Crossbow is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Cineverse in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crossbow worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crossbow rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Crossbow have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 72 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

When did Crossbow air?

It ran from 1987 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Crossbow in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France, United States, United Kingdom.

What tropes does Crossbow use?

Dressing as the EnemyEnemy Mine"The Reason You Suck" SpeechVillain of the WeekOffing the OffspringRoyal "We"Girl of the WeekContrived CoincidenceDisappeared DadUltimate Job SecurityPublic Domain CharacterThe High Middle Agesand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Crossbow, including Dressing as the Enemy, Enemy Mine, "The Reason You Suck" Speech.