He Was a Quiet Man

He Was a Quiet Man

He seemed like such a nice guy.. He pretty much kept to himself...

Directed by Frank A. Cappello

Produced by Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions

200795 min6.4 / 10

A darkly surreal dark comedy about a misanthropic loner whose violent impulses are redirected into unexpected heroism, forcing him to navigate an identity he never wanted.

An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.

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  • Is He Was a Quiet Man one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Is He Was a Quiet Man sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is He Was a Quiet Man scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is He Was a Quiet Man violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does He Was a Quiet Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is He Was a Quiet Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity92

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Surprise53

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Love40

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