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Freaks

1932·Movie
1h 4min·NR
IMDb7.8Metacritic807.4Rotten Tomatoes95%88%

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Freaks fingerprint

High energy, striking style.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Society, the mind, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Can a full grown woman truly love a midget?

A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Pre-Code HorrorCircus FreaksExploitationSocial OutcastsSympathy for the UnderdogRevenge TragedyMelodramaMoral AmbiguityCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Tod Browning
Written by:
Leon Gordon, Willis Goldbeck, Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins
Produced by:
Tod Browning, Irving Thalberg
Composed by:
Douglas Shearer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Freaks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Freaks legally?

KanopyYouTube TVFlixHouseDarkroomFawesomeBloodstream

Freaks is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, and Darkroom. 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 Freaks worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Freaks rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Freaks?

1 h 4 min

Freaks runs 1 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Freaks?

Critics88
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Freaks higher (88) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Freaks in?

EnglishFrenchGerman

It was made in English, with some French, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Freaks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Freaks in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Freaks use?

Even Evil Has StandardsSex by ProxyInstant SopranoSoundtrack DissonancePolar Opposite TwinsExpyCrippling CastrationElephant in the Living RoomI Just Want My Beloved to Be HappyUgly Hero, Good-Looking VillainForeshadowingYour Approval Fills Me with Shameand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Freaks, including Even Evil Has Standards, Sex by Proxy, Instant Soprano.