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The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

1933Movie2 h 2 minNR

CrimeMystery
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes86%90%

A gripping, tense crime movie about history and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Madman? Monster? Murderer? Scientist?

After a detective is assaulted by thugs and placed in an asylum run by Professor Baum, he observes the professor's preoccupation with another patient, the criminal genius Dr. Mabuse the hypnotist. When Mabuse's notes are found to be connected with a rash of recent crimes, Commissioner Lohmann must determine how Mabuse is communicating with the criminals, despite conflicting reports on the doctor's whereabouts, and capture him for good.

Feels like

  • German Expressionism
  • Criminal Mastermind
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Intricate Plot
  • Mystery
  • Dark Atmosphere
  • Classic Cinema
  • Intrigue

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Fritz Lang
Written by
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou, Norbert Jacques
Produced by
Fritz Lang, Seymour Nebenzal
Music by
Hans Erdmann, Walter Sieber

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Facts

April 21, 1933 · 2 h 2 min · NR

Released
April 21, 1933
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, France
Box office
$27,690
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Cigar Chomper, His Name Is..., Driven to Suicide +9

  • Cigar Chomper
  • His Name Is...
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Drowning Pit
  • The Voice
  • For the Evulz
  • Terrorists Without a Cause
  • Lecture as Exposition
  • Grand Theft Me
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • The Atoner

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?"

Questions about The Testament of Dr. Mabuse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Will I feel good after watching The Testament of Dr. Mabuse?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Testament of Dr. Mabuse scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Testament of Dr. Mabuse in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does The Testament of Dr. Mabuse use?

Cigar ChomperHis Name Is...Driven to SuicideDrowning PitThe VoiceFor the EvulzTerrorists Without a CauseLecture as ExpositionGrand Theft MeHeel–Face TurnMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneThe Atonerand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Cigar Chomper, His Name Is..., and Driven to Suicide.