Quintet 1979
“One man against the world.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Networks
- 20th Century Fox, Lion's Gate Films
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Quintet?
Topic: Film "Quintet" (1979). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 9, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Lion's Gate Films
- Genres
- Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 85 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- 20th Century Fox, Lion's Gate Films
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Topic: Film "Quintet" (1979).
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Title: Quintet
Year: 1979
Release Date (US): 02/09/1979
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 58m
Synopsis: During a future ice age, dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called Quintet. For one small group, this obsession is not enough. They play the game with living pieces, and only the winner survives.
Tagline: One man against the world.
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Quintet is a 1979 science fiction film with an R rating. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes. The film was released in the United States on February 9, 1979. The story is set during a future ice age where dying humanity occupies its remaining time by playing a board game called Quintet. For one small group, this obsession is not
Should you watch it?
“In a frozen future, humanity passes the time by playing a deadly game of life and death.”
- Directed by the acclaimed Robert Altman
- Features a notable performance by Paul Newman
- Presents a unique and grim vision of a future ice age
- The film's slow pacing and bleak subject matter may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you are interested in exploring unconventional science fiction films from the late 1970s.
This film features a somber tone and deliberate pacing, and is rated R for its mature themes.
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Where can I stream Quintet?
Streaming availability for Quintet varies by region and platform; you should check local listings on services like The Movie Database for current options.
Is Quintet worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your interest in slow-paced, atmospheric, and experimental science fiction from the 1970s.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Quintet is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not contain episodes.
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