The Deer Hunter
dramawar
176
Masterclass
Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
44
Educational Value/50
44
Craft & Quality/50
44
Cinematic Score/50
45
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
— How we score →
Saves to your browser. See your Personal IQ on My IQ →
The TVI Take
1978 Best Picture winner. Three steelworkers from Pennsylvania are devastated by their experiences in Vietnam.
Exceptional cognitive demands from the three-hour structure and psychological complexity. High educational value from the Vietnam War's impact on working-class America. The Russian roulette sequences are unbearable. Christopher Walken's Oscar-winning performance haunts.
Similar Shows
Get scores for new titles every week.
The Intelligentsia Report — every Saturday. Free.