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Tell No One

2006·Movie
2h 11min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Eight years ago Alex's wife was murdered. Today she emailed him.

A man receives a mysterious email appearing to be from his wife, who was murdered years earlier. As he frantically tries to find out whether she's alive, he finds himself being implicated in her death.
Mystery ThrillerFrench CinemaIntense SuspenseUnexpected TwistsEmotional DepthCharacter-DrivenDark SecretsGrief and LossMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tell No One legally?

Tell No One is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tell No One worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tell No One rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tell No One?

2 h 11 min

Tell No One runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Tell No One based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tell No One?

Critics88
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Tell No One higher (88) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tell No One in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Tell No One?

19ATAUBEBRCHDEESFIFRGBGGIELUMC+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tell No One in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tell No One use?

Chase SceneStopped Dead in Their TracksPapa WolfThe Lost LenoreI Gave My WordPoor Communication KillsWe Need a DistractionUnreliable ExpositorMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotCreator CameoBut Not Too GayJerk with a Heart of Goldand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Tell No One, including Chase Scene, Stopped Dead in Their Tracks, Papa Wolf.