Never Fear

1950·Movie
1h 22min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Never Fear fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A dancer who has just gotten engaged to her partner and choreographer and is about to embark on a major career is devastated to learn that she has contracted polio.
PolioDancerEngagementCareer EndingPsychological DramaMelancholy RomanceShowbizOvercoming Adversity1950s

Crew

Directed by:
Ida Lupino
Written by:
Ida Lupino, Collier Young
Produced by:
Ida Lupino, Collier Young, Norman A. Cook
Composed by:
Leith Stevens, William Randall Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Never Fear

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Where can I stream Never Fear legally?

PrimeCriterionPlexFawesomeDistroTVTubi TV

Never Fear 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 Plex, Fawesome, and DistroTV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Never Fear worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Never Fear?

1 h 22 min

Never Fear runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Never Fear in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Never Fear?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never Fear in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Never Fear use?

Annoying PatientBury Your DisabledCrapsack WorldThe Disease That Shall Not Be NamedDeterminatorDowner BeginningFlowers of RomanceDream-Crushing HandicapDouble ActLove TriangleJerkassStopped Caringand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Never Fear, including Annoying Patient, Bury Your Disabled, Crapsack World.

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