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Sleuth

2021Movie

MysteryThriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

After his daughters untimely kidnapping, a distraught detective must reunite with his estranged partner to catch the most notorious serial killer of their careers.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Mike McKee
Produced by
John Crickellas, Mike McKee, Mike DeMille
Music by
Ghassan W. Abdelnour

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Facts

October 2, 2021 · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery · Thriller, Mystery

Released
October 2, 2021
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15,000

Tropes

Only One Plausible Suspect, He Who Fights Monsters, Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Sleuth worth watching?"

Questions about Sleuth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Sleuth worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56.

Will I feel good after watching Sleuth?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Sleuth use?

Only One Plausible SuspectHe Who Fights MonstersRich Suitor, Poor SuitorMost Writers Are WritersSmug SnakeHollywood BlanksMinimalist CastShout-OutCreepy Circus MusicConcealing CanvasVillainous BreakdownOoh, Me Accent's Slippingand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Only One Plausible Suspect, He Who Fights Monsters, and Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor.