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Betrayal

1983·Movie
1h 35min
77
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A , drama: , but bittersweet.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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In every life...for every love...with every trust...there is a risk of Betrayal.

An affair between a literary agent and his best friend's wife, unfolding in reverse-chronological order.
Reverse-Chronology MasterpieceIntellectual Drama of InfidelitySharp Witty DialoguePsychological RealismMelancholic RomanceTriangular Relationship StudyPinteresque SubtextCinematic DeconstructionEmotional ComplexityHarmful Truths

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Where can I stream Betrayal?

In the United States, Betrayal streams on Artiflix. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is Betrayal worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Betrayal good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Betrayal plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Betrayal use?

I Know You Know I KnowOnly One NameOne Drink Will Kill the BabyDrowning My SorrowsHe-Man Woman HaterBack to FrontFeminine Women Can CookSubtextCall-BackHousewifeImplacable ManJerkassand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including I Know You Know I Know, Only One Name, and One Drink Will Kill the Baby.