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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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Is Cape Fear worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76).
Is Cape Fear okay for kids?
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
Will I feel good after watching Cape Fear?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
What tropes does Cape Fear use?
TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Hypocrite, The Sociopath, and Fate Worse than Death.