Edvard Munch
Seen it?1974 | 174 min | TV Movie, History, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Shelve it next to Loving Vincent or Mr. Turner.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Long and immersive, at 2 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 54 min.
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Edvard Munch's childhood is overshadowed by death: he suffers the loss of his sister and mother, while enduring serious illness himself, almost dying. At university, Munch discovers his talent as a painter. As he immerses himself in the art world, he becomes part of a cultural revolution led by the likes of nihilist Hans Jæger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Watkins
- Geir WestbyEdvard Munch
- Gro FraasFru Heiberg
- Peter WatkinsNarrator (voice)
- Eric AllumEdvard Munch - 1868
- Ragnvald CaspariPeter Andreas Munch - 1868
- Kerstii AllumSophie Munch - 1868
- Susan TroldmyrLaura Munch - 1868
- Katja PedersenInger Munch - 1868
- Hjordis UlriksenHousemaid - 1868
- Amund BergeEdvard Munch - 1875