
More About Nostradamus
Seen it?1941 | 11 min | History, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or I Swear, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1941: an older pace and style.
This short film portrays Nostradamus as having predicted the horrors of WWI and Hitler's rise to power, as well as the eventual triumph of "the daughter of the English Isles" against these forces. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 850 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Miller
- Carey WilsonNarrator (voice) (uncredited)
- John BurtonMichel de Nostradamus (uncredited)
- Hans ConriedFeliz Paretti, later Pope Sixtus V (uncredited)
- Jimmy DimeGravedigger (uncredited)
- John GeorgeTownsman (uncredited)