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The Architect 2006

“Sometimes you need to tear down to build up.”

Status
Released
Runtime
82 minutes
Director
Matt Tauber
Networks
HDNet Films, Sly Dog Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 38 votes Drama Released
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★ 5.7/10
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Topic: Film "The Architect" (2006). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2006
Status
Released
Runtime
82 minutes
Release date
Dec 1, 2006
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
HDNet Films, Sly Dog Films
Genres
Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 38 votes
Episode runtime
~82 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
HDNet Films, Sly Dog Films
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Source [1]: Title: The Architect (2006). Release date: 12/01/2006 (US). Genre: Drama. Runtime: 1h 22m. Synopsis: An architect engages in conflict with an activist who lives in a dangerous complex the architect designed. Tagline: Sometimes you need to tear down to build up.
Source [2]: Title: The Architect (2006 film). Type: American drama film. Director: Matt Tauber. Based on: 1996 play by David Greig. Plot: Architect Leo Waters (played by Anthony...). (Note: Name "Anthony" is cut off in the snippet, but "Leo Waters" is present).
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Title: The Architect
Year: 2006
Genre: American drama
Director: Matt Tauber

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Should you watch it?

“An architect faces a moral reckoning when an activist confronts him about his dangerous housing design.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a central conflict rooted in architectural ethics and social responsibility.
  • Based on a 1996 play by David Greig.
  • Directed by Matt Tauber and starring Anthony LaPaglia.
Keep in mind
  • The narrative focus on a specific housing complex conflict may feel limited in scope.

Watch it if you appreciate character-focused dramas that explore the real-world consequences of design choices.

The film maintains a serious dramatic tone with a measured pace suitable for viewers interested in social and ethical themes.

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The film is worth watching for viewers who enjoy serious dramas centered on ethical dilemmas and adaptations of stage plays.

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The Architect has a runtime of one hour and twenty-two minutes.

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The Architect is a standalone feature film released in 2006.

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