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Sabotage

1936·Movie
1h 17min

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Sabotage fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Dark Humor1

World

History, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A bomb plot... A Killing... Justice.

Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
Classic Hitchcock ThrillerEspionage & SabotagePsychological SuspenseMoral DilemmasTense & OminousTragic ConsequencesOrdinary Lives in Peril1930s London SettingMasterful Direction

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sabotage

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Where can I stream Sabotage legally?

Sabotage is included with a subscription to HBO Max and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sabotage worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sabotage rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sabotage?

1 h 17 min

Sabotage runs 1 h 17 min.

Is Sabotage based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sabotage?

Critics88
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Sabotage higher (88) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sabotage in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Sabotage?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sabotage in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.