Blindside

1987Movie1 h 42 minR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Penfield Gruber, a once great scientist, is reduced to managing a sleazy hotel. He monitors the daily comings and goings of his tenants, mainly for his own interest, until underworld figures ask him to spy on a suspected double-crosser. While watching the man, Gruber overhears a murder plot.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Paul Lynch
Written by
Richard Beattie
Produced by
Peter R. Simpson
Music by
Paul Zaza

Everyone

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Facts

September 1, 1987 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
September 1, 1987
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Pom-Pom Girl, Book Dumb, Book Dumb +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Blindside?"

Questions about Blindside

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blindside?

In the United States, Blindside streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Blindside worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.6).

Is Blindside good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Blindside?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Blindside use?

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TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Pom-Pom Girl, Book Dumb, and Book Dumb.