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The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh

1979·Show
13Episodes in1Season
69
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Awe-inspiring and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wonder9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Timm Thaler is a 1979 children's television miniseries based on the 1962 children's novel by German writer James Krüss. The series originally aired in Germany as the first Christmas series on German national broadcaster ZDF. In 1988, the series was acquired for transmission in the United Kingdom by the BBC. The English version was produced by Angela Beeching, with script by Nel Romano, and retitled The Legend of Tim Tyler. It aired during Children's BBC in the weekday afternoons. The screenplay was written by Justus Pfaue and Peter M. Thouet and differs somewhat from the original novel. Directed by Sigi Rothemund, the series became a hit in Germany and made then 14-year-old Tommi Ohrner, in the lead role of Timm Thaler, a popular teen idol of the era. The role of the Baron was played by Horst Frank.
Children's FantasyMoral FableComing-of-Age StoryMagical RealismLoss of InnocenceClassic AdaptationWhimsical & ThoughtfulEmotional JourneyGerman TV Classic

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Is The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh air?

It ran from 1979 to 1980 and has ended.

What language is The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

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