The Historian
Watch TrailerA troubled, young history professor tries to escape his past by taking a job at a new university, where he struggles with an entrenched and equally-troubled department chair, rampant student apathy, and new relationships that complicate and challenge his world-view.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Miles Doleac |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.3/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a quietly simmering tension, relying on nuanced performances and the claustrophobic atmosphere of university offices and lecture halls. It explores not just academia, but the existential crisis of a man seeking solid ground in a world that has lost its own faith in meaning.
What lingers after the credits is a somber resonance—the understanding that we negotiate with our past daily, and peace comes not from escape, but from a weary, hard-won acceptance. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Miles Doleac
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Brew a strong cup of tea, settle in for a quiet evening, and let this slow-burn drama unfold without distraction.
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