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Don't Say a Word

2001·Movie
1h 53min·R

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

...I'll never tell.

When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.
Kidnapping ThrillerPsychiatric MysteryCrime DramaPTSDHigh-StakesTwisty PlotTicking ClockNew York CityIntense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Say a Word legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free 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 Don't Say a Word worth watching?

44
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Say a Word rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Don't Say a Word?

1 h 53 min

Don't Say a Word runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Say a Word?

Critics31
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Don't Say a Word higher (57) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Don't Say a Word a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$100 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Don't Say a Word in?

EnglishItalianChinese

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

In how many countries can I watch Don't Say a Word?

129ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+115

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Say a Word in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Say a Word use?

Evil BritBlack Dude Dies FirstHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayWas It Really Worth It?I Have Your WifeWaif ProphetHandicapped BadassHollywood PsychRule of ThreeApologetic AttackerTwo Lines, No WaitingBuried Aliveand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Don't Say a Word, including Evil Brit, Black Dude Dies First, Horror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesday.