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Diabolique

1996·Movie
1h 47min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes23%39%
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes23%39%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Two women. One man. The combination can be murder.

The wife and mistress of a cruel school master collaborate in a carefully planned and executed scheme to murder him. The plan goes well until the body, which has been strategically dumped, disappears. The psychological strain starts to weigh on the two women when a retired police investigator begins looking into the man's disappearance on a whim.
Psychological ThrillerCrime & MysterySuspenseful PlotComplex CharactersDeceptionMind GamesTwists and TurnsNoir-InfluencedFemale Protagonists

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremiah S. Chechik
Written by:
Don Roos, Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac
Produced by:
Gary Barber, James G. Robinson, Marvin Worth
Composed by:
Randy Edelman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Diabolique

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diabolique legally?

PrimeKanopyPlex

Diabolique is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. 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 Diabolique worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 23%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Diabolique rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Diabolique?

1 h 47 min

Diabolique runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Diabolique?

Critics23
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Diabolique higher (47) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Diabolique a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$52 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Diabolique in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Diabolique?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Diabolique in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Diabolique use?

Nothing Is ScarierDisposing of a BodyEmpty Piles of ClothingEye ScreamPrivate DetectiveFaking the DeadLiterary Allusion TitleKansas City ShuffleThe Perfect CrimeDeath by AdaptationUnspoken Plan GuaranteeThe Revealand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Diabolique, including Nothing Is Scarier, Disposing of a Body, Empty Piles of Clothing.