Good (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Good is a 2008 drama directed by Vicente Amorim. It is based on Good by C. P. Taylor. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Vicente Amorim
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
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- Based on
- Good by C. P. Taylor
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Good About?
The premise of Good without spoilers, adapted from Good by C. P. Taylor. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in Germany, a literature professor delves into the complex issue of compassionate euthanasia, unknowingly setting in motion a chain of events that elevate his status. His novel is unexpectedly embraced and manipulated by those in power, leading to a dramatic change in his circumstances. However, the repercussions of his choices begin to endanger the relationships and lives he cherishes most.
The Director of Good
Directed by Vicente Amorim.
- Director Vicente Amorim
Good Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Good 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Good Plot Summary
What happens in Good from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Against the backdrop of 1930s Germany and the rising grip of the Third Reich, the story centers on John Halder, a university professor living with his anxious wife, two children, and a mother suffering from senile dementia. As the political climate tightens, Halder writes a provocative paper titled “The Case for Mercy Death on the Grounds of Humanity,” using it to explore his own moral dilemma and the broader question of euthanasia. His controversial ideas catch the attention of the Nazi party, who send a high-ranking official, Reichsleiter Philipp Bouhler, to help steer the agenda and offer Halder a path into power.
Full summary
The whole story of Good, scene by scene
Good Box Office
Good grossed $1.6 million worldwide. $27,276 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $27.3K
- International
- $1.5M
Good Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Good.
How Well Do You Know Good?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is John Halder's profession?
Cars in Good
10 cars on screen, including the 1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Lang W143 and the 1936 Mercedes-Benz 260 D Lang W138.
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1938 Mercedes-Benz 230 Lang W143 Important role -
1936 Mercedes-Benz 260 D Lang W138 Minor role -
Opel Blitz Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Good Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Good (John Halder) (2008)” and “Par delà le bien et le mal”.
- Also known as
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- Good (John Halder) (2008)
- Par delà le bien et le mal
- Um Homem Bom
- Good - L'indifferenza del bene
- טבעו של הטוב
- Good - A bűn útjai
- Хороший
- Dobry człowiek
- 好人
- El principio del mal
- İyi İnsan
- 굿
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- Binele
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Good FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Good, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Good?
Good runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Good released?
Good was released on December 31, 2008.
Who directed Good?
Good was directed by Vicente Amorim.
More films by Vicente Amorim How much did Good make at the box office?
Good grossed $1.6 million worldwide ($27,276 domestic, $1.5 million international).
How is Good rated?
Good has 40 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Is Good based on a book?
Yes. Good is adapted from Good by C. P. Taylor.
Does Good have a post-credit scene?
No. Good has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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