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Magnum Force

1973·Movie
2h 4min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

This time the bullets are hitting pretty close to home.

"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
70s Action ThrillerVigilante JusticeIconic Anti-HeroGritty Crime DramaPolice CorruptionFast-Paced ActionClint Eastwood SignatureMoral AmbiguityClassic Hollywood

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Where can I stream Magnum Force legally?

Magnum Force is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Magnum Force worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Magnum Force rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Magnum Force?

2 h 4 min

Magnum Force runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Magnum Force?

Critics64
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate Magnum Force higher (73) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Magnum Force in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Magnum Force?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Magnum Force in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Magnum Force use?

Pyrrhic VictoryFreudian SlipBadges and Dog TagsOff on a TechnicalityArtistic License – BiologyIntro DumpThese Hands Have KilledExactly What I Aimed AtRipped from the HeadlinesArtistic License – Gun SafetyOne-Steve LimitBros Before Hoesand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Magnum Force, including Pyrrhic Victory, Freudian Slip, Badges and Dog Tags.