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The Oxford Murders

2008·Movie
1h 47min
34
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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There is no way of finding a single absolute truth

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.
Academic MysteryPhilosophical ThrillerSuspenseful InvestigationComplex PlotPsychological TensionOxford SettingIntellectual PuzzlesCat-and-Mouse GameBritish Cinema

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Where can I stream The Oxford Murders legally?

The Oxford Murders is included with a subscription to Hulu and fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 The Oxford Murders worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Oxford Murders rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Oxford Murders?

1 h 47 min

The Oxford Murders runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Oxford Murders?

Critics17
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Oxford Murders higher (48) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Oxford Murders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, Spain, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Oxford Murders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Oxford Murders in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.