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Gaslight

1944·Movie
1h 54min
IMDb7.8Metacritic788.3Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

Where to watch

IndieFlixPlexFawesomeXumo PlayIndieFlix Shorts

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Gaslight fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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You want fast pacing

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About

Strange drama of a captive sweetheart!

A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.
Psychological ThrillerGothic MysteryClaustrophobic AtmosphereGaslightingStrong PerformancesVintage HollywoodTension and SuspenseDomestic NoirEmotional Manipulation

Crew

Directed by:
George Cukor, Jack Greenwood
Written by:
John L. Balderston, Walter Reisch, Patrick Hamilton
Produced by:
Arthur Hornblow Jr., Edward Woehler
Composed by:
Douglas Shearer, Nat W. Finston, Robert Franklyn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gaslight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gaslight legally?

IndieFlixPlexFawesomeXumo PlayIndieFlix Shorts

Gaslight is included with a subscription to IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. 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 Gaslight worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gaslight rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Gaslight?

1 h 54 min

Gaslight runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gaslight?

Critics86
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Gaslight much the same way.

What language is Gaslight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gaslight?

130ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gaslight in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gaslight use?

The Dog Bites BackThe RemakeUnbuilt TropeTap on the HeadSleeping SingleHe Knows Too MuchMr. ExpositionManipulative BastardAdaptational NationalityFrench JerkForeshadowingThe Hecate Sistersand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Gaslight, including The Dog Bites Back, The Remake, Unbuilt Trope.